Misconceptions - 6. Stuff people say about the Lord Jesus

1. Jesus didn't even exist


No serious historical scholar of any faith will deny that a man called Jesus of Nazareth existed. Roman historian Josephus and over 30 other non Biblical accounts suggest He existed also. The Gospel of Luke, which records some of His life, is one the most accurate historical records ever written.

2. Jesus was a criminal


Jesus was wrongly convicted of blasphemy by the religious leaders, who abused their power to meet their own ends. Jesus ministry was turning people away from their legalistic rituals and they obviously were deeply unsettled. Jesus, as God Himself in human form, had the power to get away but chose to die to pay the price for the sin of all mankind.

3. Jesus was just a good man


Make no mistakes, Jesus was a good man...He was perfect, He was the best man ever. But He was so much more than just good. He was God Himself in human form. He is the bridge between man and God. Our sin seperates us from God and we are condemned but Jesus stepped in and paid the price for it all so that we can have a relationship with God. Jesus also claimed to be God. A good man doesn't lie and if Jesus was just a good man then He was also a liar in a major way and led many people astray and to death (the Pharisees didn't stop their executions at Jesus, they executed His followers as well) for nothing, which doesn't make Him a good man.

4. Jesus was a madman
Jesus said some of the most incredible and insightful things ever said. His Words are not the words of a madman.

5. Jesus isn't for me


Luke 19:10
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."


No matter how far away you are, Jesus came to find you. If you feel an urge to be saved and change your life, just ask Him tonight to forgive your sin and help you repent. It is the best decision I ever made :-)