2. Unshakeable Truth Truth One - God Exists Truth Two - God’s Word Truth Three - Original Sin Truth Four - God Became Human Truth Five - Christ’s Atonement for Sin Truth Six - Justification through Faith Truth Seven - Living the Transformed Life Truth Eight - Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection Truth Nine - The Trinity Truth Ten - God’s Kingdom Truth Eleven - The Church Truth Twelve - The Return of Christ

3. A Lie to Reject “Jesus Christ was just a man” A Truth to Embrace “Jesus was born of a virgin to redeem and restore mankind.”

4. “. Jesus was born of a virgin to redeem and restore mankind ” The Biblical argument: John 1:14 – the Word became flesh John 1:29 - Christ came to redeem John 14:6 - Christ is the only Way Psalm 14:2,3; Ecclesiastes 9:3 – Sin is universal Ephesians 2:9; Job 15:14 – we are not the solution James 1:17 – God is the solution

5. The Logical Argument - Two Alternatives His claims were falseHis claims were true He did not knew they were false He knew they were false Liar Hypocrite Demon Fool Lunatic Delusional He IS the LORD ACCEPTREJECT

6. Was Christ a liar? IF we wrongfully conclude that Christ was a liar we must also conclude that he was a: Hypocrite as he taught others to be honest whatever the cost. And a…. Demon because he encouraged others to trust Him for their eternal destiny. We would also conclude that he was a fool Because his wrongful claims led to his death.

7. Was Christ a lunatic? “In light of all we know about Christ its hard to imagine he was mentally disturbed. He was loving but didn’t have a bloated ego. He maintained balance despite a demanding lifestyle. He knew what he was doing and where he was going. He responded to indivuals based on where they were and what they uniquely needed” Psychologist Gary R. Collins

8. Was Christ Lord? “Our decision about Jesus need not be merely an idle intellectual exercise. History’s depiction of Jesus; the early church’s clear identification of Him as Deity and His valid claims to be so provide ample, sustainable evidence of His claims.

9. “ Life Change ” “If we truly believe that Jesus was born of a virgin to redeem and restore mankind”… We will: 1.Realize that God accepts you completely without any conditions, and in spite of your sin provides a way back to him. 2.The relational meaning of the incarnation is that you and I are unconditionally loved and accepted.

10. “ Life Change ” “If we truly believe that Jesus was born of a virgin to redeem and restore mankind”… We will: 4. Reject the pressure to perform and do our best from a heart of thanksgiving. 5. The freedom of being accepted without conditions produces a relationship that is secure 6.The freedom of being accepted without conditions produces an intimate relationship.

11. Christ, like you has experienced…. Rejection – even by his own people Abandonment – by his own disciples Misunderstanding – by his own followers Ridicule - at his own trial Betrayal – by a close friend Criticism – by the religious leaders of His day Love from those who shared His passion Acceptance from those who really knew Him The joy of a job well done from His Father Christ can identify with what you are going through and is there for you – this is the relational relevance of the incarnation.

12. “ Life Change ” “If we truly believe that Jesus was born of a virgin to redeem and restore mankind”… We will: 7. Realize that God’s unconditional acceptance of us is meant to be expressed towards others. 8. Take time to be with people – accepting others as Christ accepts us requires a time commitment. 9.Enter a world that is both unfamiliar and uncomfortable; separating the sin from the sinner.