Learning to be Quick to Listen

Is it just me, or does the name Jesus Christ seem to stir up strong feelings in people? Some folks say it's because it reminds them of bad experiences with the Church or of Christianity 's more violent history. But isn't it interesting that the words “Christianity” or “ Catholic Church ” don’t seem to provoke the same anxiety? I'd argue that the name itself has power, and that's because the person who bears it is believed to be God in human form . This is a radical claim that sets Jesus apart from the teachings of other major world religions , which largely view him as a great teacher, a prophet, or an "enlightened man" but not God. So, why should we believe this incredible claim? For starters, Jesus believed he was God, and his actions backed it up. He didn't just teach about the truth; he declared, " I am the truth " ( John 14:6 ). He also acted like God by forgiving sins , a power only God has ( Mark 2:5-7 ). In a stunning display of di...