This might be the most important question in all of life. Most people have heard about Jesus. Not many people’s lives look different because of Jesus.
My life has been rescued by Jesus, so I’m honored to have this discussion with you.
Maybe you’ve asked yourself...
What makes Him different from all the other prophets?
Is there evidence that Jesus was actually a real person?
How can someone who lived 2,000 years ago affect my life today?
Let me show you…
From first-century historians Josephus to Tacitus, to countless others, his life and impact are without dispute.
*The verses listed do not encompass all the places where these historical facts are referenced
It goes without question that Jesus was the most influential figure in human history. Napoleon Bonaparte, Gandhi, and other leaders have said that Jesus changed the world unlike anyone else.
“I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world, there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creation of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love, and at this hour, millions of men would die for Him.” —Napoleon Bonaparte
Jesus has impacted more art, more literature, and more human flourishing than any other figure in all of history.
No one has impacted justice causes and the alleviation of suffering and dignification of people more than Jesus. From women to anyone outcast from mainstream society, He sees people.
He’s even impacted our time systems! When we reference the current year, we’re referring to the number of years since Jesus came.
Jesus modeled a life of love that is still changing the world today. Everything about our culture points to the reality of Jesus.
The Bible was written by 40 authors, over 1,500 years, with 66 different books. And all of it points to one direction—Jesus was the Messiah and He claimed to be the Son of God.
Jesus Himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Jesus also said, “For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him” (John 3:16).
Religion is a word we use to describe faith and faith systems, and there are millions of gods and goddesses, and religions around the world.
But every religion on earth is different from the one started by Jesus—every religion that exists is marked by the need for you to do certain things to meet a standard.
Faith systems and religions are always putting pressure on us to be good enough for God.
Here's the thing: Christianity and Jesus is the only religion that says you will never be good enough for God. So, God did something about it. Because of His love, God sent Jesus to become good enough for us. When every religion says do, Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection, says the work is done.
Through trust in Jesus, you can be saved. He invites you to come to Him.
C.S. Lewis, twentieth-century scholar, says there are only three conclusions you can come to after you read about who Jesus is.
He’s either:
1) Lord
2) Liar
3) Lunatic
If Jesus is who He said He was, if He did what we read He did, then the logical conclusion is that Jesus is God and you need to surrender your life to Him.
But if you don’t believe Jesus is God, you have two options. He was either a liar who said things that weren’t true, or he was a lunatic who was out of His mind.
But it’s 2,000 years later. And the movement that’s impacting humanity the most is Christianity. Started by Jesus.
So, who do you say Jesus is?
If you believe He is Lord, it’s my joy to invite you to pray this with me:
God, I need you. I've messed up and sinned against you. Forgive me. I believe that Jesus is your son, that he died on the cross, that he rose from the grave, and that he's alive. I'm inviting you today to fill my life, forgive my sins, and lead me by your Holy Spirit. It's in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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