Jesus Changes Everything

1 Corinthians 15

H.G. Wells On Jesus

"I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history…"
— H.G. Wells

Power To Live

HE NEVER WROTE A BOOK
  • Yet the Library of Congress has 17,000 books written about Him.
HE NEVER RAN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
  • Yet more people have chosen Him for their leader than any other.
NEVER FORMALLY EDUCATED
  • Yet He has more students than anyone has or will have.
HE IS NOT A THERAPIST
  • Yet He has helped more people that all the counselors, therapists, and psychologists combined.
HE IS NOT AN ARTIST
  • Yet more art has been commissioned of Him than any other persion.
HE IS NOT AN ARCHITECT
  • Yet more building have been built in His honor than any other person.

Jesus Is Truly Without Peer

  • The resurrection of Christ is more than a historical event; it is a present source of power for daily life.
  • It reveals that death, sin, and despair do not have the final word, giving believers confidence to face hardship with hope and courage.
  • Through the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, individuals are strengthened to overcome personal struggles, grow in character, and live with purpose.
  • The resurrection assures that new life is possible now... transforming hearts, renewing minds, and empowering people to love, forgive, and persevere beyond their natural strength.
  • Paul is our greatest example of this.

What A Difference Jesus Makes

No person has ever changed the face of history like Jesus Christ. Here are just a few short examples...
  • JESUS & CHILDREN
    • Ancient world sacrificed and sold children.
    • Jesus brought value to children and called them a blessing.
  • JESUS & EDUCATION
    • Ancient world was illiterate.
    • Muslim countries today are 75% illiterate.
    • Christians are people of the book.
  • JESUS & WOMEN
    • Ancient women were property.
    • Jesus accepted and valued women in His ministry.
  • JESUS & SLAVERY
    • Half the Roman Empire and 3/4 of Greeks were slaves before Jesus.
    • Jesus frees people.
  • JESUS & SCIENCE
    • Science wouldn't exist without Jesus.
    • From Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton, people who loved Jesus invented science.
  • JESUS & MEDICINE
    • Ancient world only treated warriors and gladiators.
    • All American hospitals have theological roots.
  • JESUS & CHARITY
    • People who love Jesus donate more money to humanitarian causes than all other people combined.