References:

(1) Since the first century Jesus Christ has been the DOMINANT FIGURE in Western culture. But more than that Jesus is the CENTER of history. A large portion of the human race continues to divide history into BC and AD by reference to His birth.

(2) “To Understand the Bible Look for Jesus” by Norman Geisler.

(3) The DEITY of the person of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity.

(4) Some key elements that point to the uniqueness of Jesus: First, Jesus is unique because biblical PROPHESY FORETOLD important details about Him centuries before His birth. Second, Jesus is unique in His CONCEPTION. Third, Jesus is unique because of the MIRACLES He performed. Fourth, Jesus is unique because of His RESURRECTION from the dead. Fifth, Jesus is unique because of His QUALIFICATIONS. Peter said of Jesus: He is the "Holy and Righteous One" [Acts 3:14]. He is the "author of life" [Acts 3:15]. He is the one of whom the OT prophets spoke [Acts 3:18]. He is called the Christ, the Promised Messiah [Acts 3:20]. Sixth, Jesus is unique because of His ACHIEVEMENTS. He is the world 's Savior because He can forgive our sins (Mark 2:1-12; Matt. 9:1-8), and to bring us into fellowship with God. Seventh, Jesus is unique because of His CLAIMS. There are 7 METAPHORICAL “I am” statements He made about Himself in the Gospel of John.

This is episode 159.