Scriptural Truth – The story of Jesus

Many people question the validity of the bible and the accuracy of Jesus’ story. For some there is no logical explanation for Jesus’ existence, and for others it is impossible to wrap there head around the Bible being the Word of God. Some say the story of Jesus is a story concocted to provide hope, and should not be seen as real. However, I beg to differ with this line of thinking, and my line of proof simply involves . . . women.


One of the most convincing arguments for Jesus’ historical validity is found in the role that women play in scripture. I’ve recently been reading about the role of women in biblical times. James Hurley in Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective says, “The most striking thing about the role of women in the life and teaching of Jesus is the simple fact that they are there.” In Jesus’ time women were largely discriminated against. “Women were forbidden to go beyond a certain point in the temple; they were excluded from conversations in public and restricted to roles as spectators,” says Jill Carattini, managing editor of A Slice of Infinity. Women were not viewed as a part of the community nor as having much legitimacy.

However, after Jesus rose from the dead, he chose to reveal himself first to two women. If this story were falsely written during the time period, women would not be mentioned. Early Christians faced much scrutiny, and in many ways spreading there message was fighting an uphill battle. Due to women not being viewed as credible sources, it does the writers no benefit during their time to mention women as the first witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection. I feel this is a testament to the validity of Jesus’ story; and proof that it is not a fictional story with cultural biases or regional discrimination, but rather it is the truth.

Just another thought to consider.


T.J. Martin
tjmartin.org

Glorify God - Fulfill Your Purpose

"For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory." Romans 11:36

All of nature is a testiment to the awesome organization, creativity, beauty, and power of God. All of nature and all of creation honors God by fulfilling its purpose. Jesus honored God by fulfilling his purpose here on earth, and we honor God in the same way -- fulfilling our purpose here on earth.

Jesus in John 12:27-28 said, "My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour." So remember when your soul becomes troubled that you are here to fulfill God's purpose for your life.

Make an effort to pray like Jesus did in saying "I brought glory to you here on earth by doing everything you told me to do."

T.J. Martin
tjmartin.org