One
of the most compelling figures in all of human history is Jesus. His
short three-decade life has affected more people in more places in every
generation than any other single individual. His prophesied birth, His
remarkable life and teachings, His claims and attesting miracles, and
His reported death and resurrection all are unique among all men. It is
no wonder then, that scholars and sages, common women and men, slaves
and kings all have found Him to be at least a model to follow, if not
the Savior to believe in.
The New Testament identifies Him as, “The
Christ.” Christ is not His name, but His title, the Hebrew term for the
one unique person predicted from ancient times to come and set wrong
right, and to restore our relationship with God, our Creator. But, to
quote Jesus himself, “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15).
More
important than the consensus of millions of others of every age is your
evaluation of who Jesus was and is, and your decision about how to
respond to Him. Is He the most important person you will have ever met?
Or is He merely a historical figure, fascinating and intriguing, but
having no real claim on you or your life? Certainly, this is the
question that will determine whether you become a Jew, a Muslim or a
Christian (if you believe in a single, personal God). But, according to
the New Testament, your answer will either open the door to a gracious
relationship with the Living God, or it will forever shut it. Eternity
hangs in the balance of your answer to this one single question: “Was
what Jesus did enough to make me right with God?”
Source: http://www.redeemers.org/who-is-jesus
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