Jesus Here
Regardless of one’s belief, the impact of Jesus on human civilization is immeasurable.
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Core Aspects of "Looking Unto Jesus" Regardless of one’s belief, the impact of Jesus
The central, unavoidable question is identity . Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” The Gospels portray him making claims that are either divine, delusional, or demonic—C.S. Lewis’s famous “Lunatic, Liar, or Lord” trilemma. Lewis’s famous “Lunatic, Liar, or Lord” trilemma
Jesus was scourged (a brutal whipping that often killed men), forced to carry his crossbeam, and nailed to a cross at Golgotha (“the place of the skull”). Crucifixion was Rome’s most shameful, agonizing death, reserved for rebels and slaves. After six hours of torture, he cried out, “It is finished,” and died. A Roman soldier pierced his side with a spear, confirming death. A wealthy follower, Joseph of Arimathea, laid his body in a new tomb and rolled a large stone over the entrance. After six hours of torture, he cried out,