If you were to study history’s most notable scientists, doctors, and educators, you’d quickly notice a mutual belief they all shared. In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson reveals the answer. Discover what drove these great men and women to the success we recognize them for today.

Main Points Heroes of history who read Jesus’ words and did what it says:

Mary Moes
Founders of Massachusetts General Hospital
Johns Hopkins

A challenge to non-Christians:

Look for the people who actually do what Jesus said, not cultural Christians.

A challenge to Christians:

Do others know who you serve? What deeds are you doing that point to Jesus?

Followers of Jesus throughout history:

Devout followers of Jesus who led anti-slavery movements in history: Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, & Elijah Lovejoy
Ten out of ten leading universities were started by Christians for the purpose of teaching the Bible.
The Scientific Revolution was birthed by Christian scientists: Isaac Newton, Blaise Pascal, Johannes Kepler, & Robert Boyle

Did Jesus actually live?

For more evidence see the book, Jesus Skeptic: A Journalist Explores the credibility and Impact of Christianity by John S. Dickerson

How do we know what Jesus actually said?

There are more ancient manuscripts of the Bible than any other ancient literature in the world.

What did Jesus say?

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." -Acts 1:8

Why does Jesus’ movement keep growing?

Jesus is the only one who can: Change human nature from the inside out.
Jesus is the only one who can: Transform hearts.
Jesus is the only one who can: Reconnect us to God.

God uses ordinary people who truly believe the words of Jesus to do extraordinary things. Broadcast Resource

Additional Resource Mentions

Why I Believe & Jesus Skeptic Book Bundle

About Chip Ingram

Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.

About John Dickerson

John Dickerson is a prize-winning research journalist, a seminary-trained pastor, and a frequent commentator in national news outlets such as USA Today. Dickerson is the author of Hope of Nations, Jesus Skeptic and serves as the lead pastor of Connection Pointe Christian Church in the Indianapolis metro area.

About Living on the Edge

Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.

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