Is He Lord?

   I am going to quote all of what Josh wrote on this subject because he says it so well.
   "I cannot personally conclude that Jesus was a liar or a lunatic. The only other alternative is that He was (is) the Christ, the Son of God, as He claimed.
   When I discuss this with most Jewish people, it's interesting how they respond. They usually tell me that Jesus was a moral, upright, religious leader, a good man, or some kind of prophet. I then share with them the claims Jesus made about Himself and then the material in this chapter on the trilemma (liar, lunatic, or Lord). When I ask if they believe Jesus was a liar, there is a sharp 'No!' Then I ask, 'Do you believe He was a lunatic?' The reply is 'Of course not.' 'Do you believe He is God?' Before I can get a breath in edgewise, there is a resounding 'Absolutely not.' Yet one has only so many choices.
   The issue with these three alternatives is not which is possible, for it is obvious that all three are possible. But rather, the question is 'Which is more probable?' Who you decide Jesus Christ is must not be an idle intellectual exercise. You cannot put Him on the shelf as a great moral teacher. That is not a valid option. He is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord and God. You must make a choice. 'But', as the Apostle John wrote, 'these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and'--more important--'That believing you might have life in His name' (John 20:31).
   The evidence is clearly in favor of Jesus as Lord. Some people, however, reject this clear evidence because of (the) moral implications involved. They don't want to face up to the responsibility or implications of calling Him Lord."
   Josh isn't real clear on what he means by the last paragraph, but I believe it's clear that most folks don't want Jesus telling them they can't have "free sex" so called which is not free. A high price is paid for it in the many marital, murder, and fighting problems we see in our society. Think about it. If all were faithful to only 1 person and only had relations after marriage much destruction of lives would cease! In John 10:10 Jesus said, "The thief (Satan and his workers) comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly." The abundant life is a life full of happiness and joy obeying the Word of God.

Sincerely,
Rick