They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” —John 4:42
When you want to learn more about God, it’s only natural that you turn to the Bible. It is, after all, the most extensive collection of information available about the creation and development of the universe. The Bible moves from the beginning of the universe to the end of the world as we know it—and everything in between. Did you know that other sources mention the savior of the world? The Roman historian Tacitus, for example, mentioned Jesus Christ. He corroborates books in the New Testament on elements of Jesus’ death. These four accurate pieces of knowledge include the Latin word Christus (used to refer to Jesus and often mistakenly taken as a name instead of a title), the beginning of the Christian movement, Jesus’ execution by a Roman governor, and time of his death (during Pilate’s governorship). Another strong piece of historical evidence comes from Josephus, who was a Jewish priest. You can find indirect mentions of Jesus in both of his great works. In Jewish antiquities, however, there are two direct references. Josephus says, “the brother of Jesus-who-is-called-Messiah,” to identify Christ’s brother, James. These two examples are, perhaps, the most prominent, but the world is riddled with secular historical evidence about the existence of Jesus Christ, the son of God. If you’re dealing with any sensations of doubt, simply look at the information available to ease your uncertainty. Today, take heart knowing that our savior was and is a real person.
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