Couples For Christ

Christian Life Program Talk 2

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• Could Jesus have lied?
–A hypocrite
–A demon
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• Look at his moral purity, dignity, sound intellect, air
of truth.
• Consider his character that is so original, perfect,
consistent, high above human greatness.
• He carried out a plan of unparalleled beneficence,
moral magnitude and sublimity, and sacrificed his
own life for it. Would he die for a lie?
• The results of his life and teachings have been lives
changed for the better, thieves made honest,
hateful individuals becoming channels of love, etc.

Such man cannot be a liar.

Could Jesus have been a lunatic?
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• Simon Peter. Mt 16:13‑16.
• Martha. Jn 11:27.
• Nathanael. Jn 1:49.
• Thomas. Jn 20:27‑28.
• The centurion. Mt 27:54.
• Even the evil spirits. Mt 8:29, Mk 1:24,
Mk 3:11, Lk 4:41.
 God confirmed Jesus' claim.
• God Himself confirmed it.
–In the miracle of the raising of
Lazarus from the dead. Jn 11:41‑42.
–But the most conclusive proof is
Jesus' own resurrection from the
dead.
• If he is not God, then we should have
nothing to do with him, because we
do not want to be followers of a liar or
a lunatic.
• But if he is God, then we should
seriously consider him. Our response
will have eternal consequences.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Liar, lunatic or Lord?

The choice is yours.

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