Foreword

I initially examined Christianity in order to write a book making a mockery of it. I thought I would be dealing either with a theological ideology or with a philosophical proposition couched in theological terms. To me, Christianity was no more than a religion based on the teachings of its founder. There were simple religious principles to live by, a standard to live up to. 

After extensive research, however, I discovered that Christianity is not a religion of men and women working their way to God through "good works.''  Nor is it obedience to a pattern of religious ritual.  Rather, it is a relationship with a living God through His Son Jesus Christ. To my amazement, I was confronted with a person, not a religion. Here was a person who made staggering claims about Himself, along with profound claims on my life. Jesus was so different from what I had expected. Other religious leaders put their teachings out in front. Jesus put Himself out in front. Others would ask, "How are you responding to my teachings?' ' Jesus asked, "How are you related to me?'' 

My personal struggle had brought me face to face with a person – Jesus Christ. But was He who He claimed to be? 

In other books (Evidence That Demands a Verdict,  More Than a Carpenter, The Resurrection Factor, etc.)  I have outlined some of the evidence, both biblical and historical, that has convinced me that Jesus is the Son of God. Since writing those other books, I've sensed a need for a book centering on the biblical claims of Jesus to be God in human flesh, God incarnate. Let Bart and me share our study and findings with you here.