What makes Christianity a unique religion?
bible reading: Luke 1:1–4
key bible verse: Having carefully investigated all of these accounts from the beginning, I have decided to write a careful summary for you, to reassure you of the truth of all you were taught. (Luke 1:3–4)
Christianity encourages honest investigation. There was a lot of interest in Jesus, and many people had written firsthand accounts about him. Luke, an apostle, may have used these accounts and all other available resources as material for an accurate and complete account of Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry. Because truth was important to Luke, he relied heavily on eyewitness accounts. Christianity does not say, “Close your eyes and believe,” but rather, “Check it out for yourself.” The Bible encourages you to investigate its claims thoroughly (John 1:46; 21:24; Acts 17:11–12), because your conclusion about Jesus is a life-and-death matter.
Neil S. Wilson, The Handbook of Bible Application
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