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How would you respond to someone who says that Jesus Christ was a wonderful teacher but nothing more?
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I first learned of this topic from reading C. S. Lewis. He discussed that Jesus was not just a good teacher, because a good teacher would not lie about who he was. Either he was the Son of God or a madman. He was either part of the Trinity send from the Father with all of His other claims or he was untrustworthy.
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Jesus claimed he was God. He could not be a good teacher but not more; he either was God, crazy, or a con artist.
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That he was God’s son and our redeemer promised in the OT.
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I would share that Jesus did not leave that option open to them. He is either Lord, liar, or lunatic, to quote C. S. Lewis.
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Our first instinct in these situations is to go on the defensive, but this tactic typically will not have the desired outcome. First, I would listen to what this person has to say. Then I would point out the authority of scripture in my own life and provide the details that demonstrate Jesus Christ as being more than just a teacher.