Over the next several weeks we’ll be taking a look at how Jesus compares to other major worldviews and religions. We begin by investigating Jesus himself. Who did Jesus claim to be? What evidence is there to support his claims? How do we explain the origins of the Christian faith? As C. S. Lewis wrote, “Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.”
Jesus Among our Doubts
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