Whether its an April Fool’s joke or a student trying to pull a prank on one of their teacher’s, its important to double and triple check your information before informing others. Like the internet picture of a 90 foot snake 2 years ago, those who believed this story were quickly disappointed. Maybe this is why so many in our culture struggle to accept the testimonies about Jesus in the Bible. Hoping not to be deceived, a typical reply is, “are you sure about it?”
After reading books such as The Bible as History, The Case for Christ and the entire Bible, I’m more confident than ever about this evidence. Yeah, stories of a burning bush, talking donkey and light that spoke aren’t every day occurrences. Throw in a guy walking on water, calming storms and raising the dead, skepticism sets in, unable to rationalize the impossible. However, as archeologists uncover chariots on the bottom of the Red Sea, find a giant boat in the middle of the mountains in Turkey and artifacts that proved Jesus lived during the first century, maybe this isn’t as far fetched as once thought.
One thing is certain, people are going to believe what they want to believe. Each religion will emphasize, interpret and slant information in their favor. Meanwhile, each church, mosque and temple will de-emphasize certain facts to lean others toward their particular worldview. In the end, I can’t force anyone to believe what I do. All I can do is present angles, details and elements that might one day lead someone to say, “I am sure about that!”
by Jay Mankus
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