Biblical scholar, historian and author, Philip Schaff (1819-1893), once described the overwhelming and unmatched influence that Jesus has had on world history and culture:
"This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science and learning, he shed more light on things human and divine than all philosophers and scholars combined; without the eloquence of schools, he spoke such words of life as were never spoken before or since, and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator or poet; without writing a single line, he set more pens in motion, and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art, and songs of praise than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times. There never was in this world a life son unpretending, modest and lowly in its outward form and condition, and yet producing such extraordinary effects upon all ages, nations and classes of men."
Yes, Jesus the Christ was such an extra ordinary life, and yet so humble, what a paradox, that all time is dated from the time of his birth. He not only is the divide of history, He is the turning point of life. Your future is decided by the decision you make about Him.
Grace&Peace;
Tom
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