MORNING DEW: THE BEGINNING

"THE BEGINNING [of the facts] of the good news (the Gospel) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God" (Mark 1:1, Amplified).

Facts are by definition verifiable information on a particular subject or event. They refer to an honest observation of actual events as opposed to invented fiction. Facts are real, concrete evidences used as a basis for further interpretation of a given subject matter to the point that an objective consensus could be reached on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of people.

When the Bible in the Amplified version speaks of "the facts of the good news of Jesus Christ", it is just stating the obvious. This is because it is a historical fact that Jesus Christ came into this world, that He lived for thirty-three years, died by crucifixion without being a criminal, was buried in a definite place, and that the tomb of Jesus was found empty three days after. It is a well known historical fact that Jesus was a good man who was mightily anointed and who went about doing good. All these are historically documented events and verifiable facts which even the major religions of the world attest to.

However, whereas all the above is well known to many in the world, what most people lack is the correct interpretation of the historical evidences and a knowledge of what to do with the facts at their disposal. For example, if we know that Jesus lived the kind of life that history paints, that He died and resurrected, that should tell any right thinking person that there is something uniquely different about this man from the rest of humanity. That difference must be investigated and appropriate action taken, otherwise we will be judged by and become guilty of that difference.

Happily, the Bible interpretes that difference for us in a most objective way and also tells us more facts about this man Jesus. From the Bible, we learn that the difference comes from the fact that Jesus was actually God in human flesh. Divinity took on humanity to rescue man from everlasting destruction. No wonder Jesus came and declared that He came to give us abundant life here and eternal life in the hereafter. No one has ever been bold enough to say that. No wonder Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life". Have you ever heard anyone with enough guts to say such a thing? Jesus said no one can come to the Father except by Him. That is authority speaking! Tell me the one you know in all history who has ever spoken with such authority and unequivocation.

My conclusion is simple and definite: Jesus is the Saviour of the world, and by intelligent choice, I accept Him as my Lord. Please don't be caught dead without making that choice.

God's blessings to you and all yours through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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