By Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
This book is packed with historical facts, Biblical truths, gives the reader an understanding of what Jesus accomplished and how He paid with His life.
Why do you think thousands of common people sought Jesus? Most of the people couldn't get close enough to hear His message. Christians believe Jesus' popularity was due to His message of love, hope, and truth. Of course the miraculous headings attributed to His popularity.
Think about people who have achieved worldwide fame. They had outside resources to promote them. Not so with Jesus and His disciples. They depended solely on charity of others for food and shelter.
Did you know that in A. D. 313 the Roman Empire legalized Christianity? This allowed Christianity to spread into every part of the Western World. Did you know that until 610 Christianity didn't have any real competition? In 610 Muhammad began the Islamic religion. This was the first meaningful competition in terms of numbers of followers.
Since the death of Jesus and His resurrection, He has played a continual role throughout history.
- George Washington used Christianity as a rallying point for his colonial army.
- Abraham Lincoln referred to Jesus after visiting the graves of all the lives lost in the Civil War.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Based his entire ministry and civil rights struggle on the teachings of Jesus.
- President Ronald Reagan picked up on the theme: Jesus showed how far our love should be ready to go - All The Way. He made it clear that he believed in the divinity of Christ.
If you haven't read this book, I recommend that you do. It will help you understand that nothing can stop God's plan for the universe. You will understand the importance of Jesus Ministry.
Remember God loves you and so do I.
