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Did Jesus really exist?

Was Jesus a Real Person?

Did Jesus Christ really exist, or is Christianity a legend built upon a fictitious character like Harry Potter?

For nearly two thousand years most of our world has considered Jesus a real man who had exceptional character, leadership and power over nature. But today some are saying he never existed.

The argument against Jesus’ existence, known as the Christ-myth theory, began seventeen centuries after Jesus is said to have walked the rocky hills of Judea.

Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheists, summarizes the Christ-myth view on CNN TV Larry King Live:

There is not one shred of secular evidence there ever was a Jesus Christ … Jesus is a compilation from other gods…who had the same origins, the same death as the mythological Jesus Christ.

The stunned host, replied, “So you don’t believe there was a Jesus Christ?”

Johnson fired back, “There was not…there is no secular evidence that Jesus Christ ever existed.”

King immediately requested a commercial break. The international television audience was left wondering.[1]

In his early years as an atheist Oxford literary scholar C. S. Lewis also considered Jesus a myth, thinking all religions were simply inventions.[2]

Years later, Lewis was sitting by the fire in an Oxford dorm room with a friend he called “the hardest boiled atheist of all the atheists I ever knew.” Suddenly his friend blurted out, “The evidence for the historicity of the Gospels was really surprisingly good…It almost looks as if it had really happened once.”[3]

Lewis was stunned. His friend’s remark that there was real evidence for Jesus prompted Lewis to investigate the truth for himself. He writes about his search for truth about Jesus in his classic book Mere Christianity.

So, what evidence did Lewis’ friend discover for Jesus Christ?

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The Jesus of History: Man or Myth?

Two thousand years ago something happened that changed our world. According to ancient written testimonies, a man set foot on our planet who was different from all others. He claimed to be from beyond our world. His name was Jesus. [read more…]

Was Jesus Really from Nazareth?

On December 21st, 2009, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced an archaeological discovery that may cause red faces for those who have doubted the New Testament’s historical accuracy. For the first time in history, archaeologists cite evidence of the 1st century town of Nazareth, the reputed hometown of Jesus. [read more…]

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Is Today's Bible Authentic?

Is Today's Bible Authentic?

Is the Bible reliable? Eric Metaxas explores some of the ways we can know that today’s version of the Bible is legit. [watch video]
Begin The Relationship

Begin The Relationship

God loves you and offers you a way to have a personal relationship with Him! [watch video]
Be Filled With the Holy Spirit

Be Filled With the Holy Spirit

Many believers are living spiritually defeated lives. They feel powerless and unproductive in their Christian experience. But the truth is, Christ offers us a vibrant life full of purpose and adventure if we walk daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. [watch video]
The Case For The Creator by Lee Strobel

The Case For The Creator by Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel examines scientific evidences that would lead one to the existence of God. [watch video]
Reliability of Christ's Resurrection by Lee Strobel

Reliability of Christ's Resurrection by Lee Strobel

The ancient world agrees that the tomb of Christ was empty. The resurrected Christ was seen by 515 eye witnesses. [watch video]
How To Study The Bible: Application

How To Study The Bible: Application

Does God speak to us? James Choung reflects on hearing God. [watch video]

 

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