In the courtroom, judges and juries listen to and see evidence in order to ascertain the truth and make a valid judgment. Witnesses will attest to their knowledge of the events and circumstances. Pertinent physical evidence will be presented and evaluated. Scientific research will be added to determine the validity of the evidence. Statements will be made by attorneys for both parties. Then the judge or jury determines the verdict.
Faith in Jesus has its own set of forensic evidence. First and foremost is God’s Word and testimony. God has stated very clearly that Jesus Christ is His Son by whose sacrifice we can be saved. Then there is Jesus’s own words declaring that He is the Son of God and that He came to seek and save those who are lost. Next, we have the testimony of hundreds of men and women who heard Jesus teach and saw Him perform many miracles. Then we have the record of the miracles themselves, attested to by eye witnesses. Chief among these miracles was His own resurrection from the dead and His appearance to more than 500 people after His crucifixion. Of course, we also have the personal testimonies of all who have turned to faith in Him. Lastly, the book of Romans declares that creation itself bears witness to God’s glory.
All that evidence means nothing unless you choose to accept it and believe by faith that Jesus Christ will save you. You can choose to reject the evidence and live as though it is irrelevant. Or you can choose to accept God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. You are your own jury. Will you exercise faith in God’s truth? One word of warning though. You are not the judge. God is the judge and He will exercise His judgment.
Reluctant Retiree 