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Does The World Really Need Jesus?

If we’re to effectively represent Jesus to our world, we must choose to trust God to change our minds and hearts about certain things. And that journey begins with honesty, authenticity, and answering some tough questions about our faith. One of those questions defines us as believers. It’s one that uncovers the foundation of our faith, revealing what it’s really built upon. So here it is. Are you ready? That question is:

“Does the world really need Jesus? I mean c’mon…really?”

Some Christians may be offended by this question. Some may even protest. Others might wonder why we even need to ask it at all. But it's a fair question, and a critical one that touches the very heart of Christianity.

Do people need Jesus…or not?

Ours is a faith that unswervingly believes “God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son.” We believe the crux of Christianity is the cross, where God’s eternal love and atoning sacrifice are displayed. At no other time in human history has God so plainly and blatantly revealed Himself than at Calvary. At no point has He so graphically uncovered His heart for mankind. It was there, on a hill outside Jerusalem, the Messiah bled for us, suffering hellish agony and sin-induced banishment, all the while enduring the brutal wrath of a holy and righteous God.

The exclamation point to this graphic love letter to us was the resurrection–Jesus’ conquering moment of triumph over sin, Satan, and the grave. This is what Christians are all about right? It’s how we are saved. Take away the cross and we’re no different from any other religious idea. It’s Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Strip away all the modern church fluff and this is what you find at the core of our faith. It’s essential. Nonnegotiable. Undeniable. It’s what makes us who we are. It’s what makes Christians “Christian.” And it’s why Jesus is the answer to all of life’s deepest issues.

The only question is: Do we really believe it?

Reflection

We as Christians need to decide if we truly believe the world needs Jesus. Only when we realize this truth will we begin sharing His sacrificial love with those around us. Pray for God to reveal Himself to you in a powerful way today, and rest in the peace that the world can know Jesus, too.