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Some people claim he's
a great teacher.
Others think he's a prophet. Some dismiss him as a liar or even a madman.
Millions hail him as Savior and Lord. Whatever people think of him, nobody
can deny that he stands at the very crux of human history. The biblical record of
his life shows that Jesus was born to a virgin, lived a sinless life, taught
throughout Palestine for about three years, was crucified and then rose back
to life three days after his death. The Bible claims that more than 500 people
saw him alive after this miraculous event. How could a mere man have lived
such a life? The miracles Jesus performed, his death on the cross, his
resurrection, his ascent to heaven--all point to the fact that he was no
ordinary leader. Hundreds of years before
Jesus' birth, prophets predicted his coming. The Old Testament, written by
many people over a period of 1,500 years, contains more than 300 such
prophecies. All of these details came true, including his miraculous birth,
his sinless life, his many miracles, his death and his resurrection. By his own account, Jesus
claimed he had the power to forgive sins, to cast out demons, and to
determine people's eternal destiny. He even declared he himself was God! Declaring that he was God
so angered the religious and political leaders of his day that they had him
crucified. They buried him in a borrowed grave, and three days later, he rose
from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus
is what makes Christianity unique. In fact, the validity of Christianity
hinges on the proof of the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection never
took place, then the Christian faith is based on a lie and people have no
true hope for life after they die. But if it is true, then we can do nothing
else but accept Jesus as Savior and Lord and receive his gift of love and
forgiveness. Throughout the centuries,
most great scholars who have considered the proofs of the resurrection have
believed, and still believe that Jesus is alive.
Your life on this earth and
for all of eternity is affected by your answer to this question. Find
out how you can get to know Jesus Christ personally and discover what
provisions he has made for you to live with him forever. |