But is it true?

Many people do not embrace the Christian message for various reasons. They may have objections to its teachings. They may be offended by the behavior of some of its followers. They may feel let down or disappointed in that God did not meet their expectations. Whatever the reason, there is one question to be addressed that overrides them all: Is the Christian message true?

It's funny how we all cling to our own beliefs simply because they may strike a chord within us while not really considering whether they are true or not. That's because for a large part our beliefs are simply philosophies that are not easily provable. They are merely in the realm of ideas.

While there is indeed a philosphical side to the Christian faith, it is also a claim to what is really true and is grounded in historic fact. The Christian message says "this is what is true" and "here's how it is proved." If it is really true, then rejecting it simply because one does not like it is a dangerous move!

The message is centered around Jesus Christ. He claimed to be the Son of God and the only person who can save us from eternal condemnation. He claimed to have the power and authority to grant eternal life. But he did not merely make the claims, He sought to demonstrate their truthfulness. He performed many miracles in His Father's name. The historic accounts of these miracles fill the pages of the Bible. But the biggest demonstration was his resurrection from the dead. The ressurection of Christ is depicted in the writtings of the Bible not as a philosphical idea but as an actual event eyewitnessed by those who wrote about it.

Jesus actual did what no other religious or philosphical leader has ever done. He overcame death. This is the big difference between the Christian faith and every other religion or philosphy including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism...you name it.

If it is true that Jesus did rise from the dead, then it confirms his message. And if his message is true, then the only thing left to do is to embrace it.

"If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason." (The words of Jesus, recorded in John 15:24-25).