I came across an anonymous article in a Christian tract titled ‘The Unique Christ,’ distributed decades ago by Grace & Truth Inc. based in Danville, Illinois. I feel it deserves repeating in our current day and age. First however, I want to pass along what A-I has to say about ‘The Unique Christ.’ Artificial Intelligence tends to get a lot of facts about things confused, but on this topic, it proved to be right on target.
The “Unique Christ” refers to the Christian belief that Jesus is a singular, incomparable figure, being both fully divine (God) and fully human, the only sinless one, the unique Son of God, and the sole Savior, uniquely bridging humanity and God through His life, death, resurrection, and promised return, unlike any other religious leader or historical figure. His uniqueness is rooted in His divine nature, eternal existence, sinless life, sacrificial role as the only way to salvation, and ultimate power over death.
Key Aspects of His Uniqueness:
The God-Man: The Word of God (“The Word was God”) became flesh and lived among us (John 1:1, 14), uniting two natures (divine and human) in one person.
Eternal & Pre-existent: He existed before His birth and will exist eternally (John 1:1-3, 8:58).
Sinless: He lived a life without sin, being the Holy One of God (1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 3:5).
The Sin-Bearer: He alone bore the sins of humanity as a substitutionary sacrifice, providing forgiveness and reconciliation (Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 2:24).
The Only Way: He is the exclusive path to the Father and eternal life (John 14:6, Acts 4:12).
Victor Over Death: He possessed power over His own death and rose again, never to die again (John 10:18, Romans 6:9).
Unique Teaching & Authority: His teaching style and wisdom amazed people, and He taught with unique authority, confounding even religious intellectuals (Matthew 22:46, John 7:46).
Theological Significance:
Fulfillment: He fulfills all human aspirations and restores sinful humanity.
Transformation: Knowing Him offers purpose and identity, transforming individuals.
Mediator & Judge: He serves as the sole mediator between God and humanity and will judge the world.
The following is what I read in the Christian tract:
Almost twenty centuries ago, there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. His death was contrary to the laws of death. He lived in poverty; He possessed neither wealth nor social prestige.
In infancy, He startled a king; in childhood, He puzzled doctors; in manhood, He ruled the course of nature, walked upon the waves as pavement and hushed the sea to sleep.
He had no cornfields or fisheries, but He could spread a table for five thousand and have bread and fish to spare.
He healed the multitudes without medicine and made no charge for His service.
He never wrote a book, and yet all the libraries of the country could not hold the books that have been written about Him.
He never wrote a song, and yet He has furnished the theme for more songs than all the songwriters combined.
He never founded a college, but all the schools put together cannot boast of having as many students.
He never marshalled an army, nor drafted a soldier, nor fired a gun; and yet no leader ever had more volunteers who have, under His orders, made more rebels stack arms and surrender without a shot fired.
He never practiced psychiatry, and yet He has healed more broken hearts than all the doctors far and near.
When He died, few men mourned. But a black crepe was hung over the sun. Though men trembled not for their sins, the earth beneath them shook under the load. All nature honored Him. Sinners alone rejected Him. Corruption could not get hold of His body. The soil that had been reddened with His blood could not claim His dust.
Once each week, the wheels of commerce cease their turning, and multitudes make their way to worshiping assemblies to pay homage and respect to Him.
The names of past, proud statesmen have come and gone. The names of past scientists and philosophers have come and gone, but the name of this Man abounds more and more. Though time has spread nearly 2,000 years between the people of this generation and the scene of His crucifixion, yet He still lives. Herod could not destroy Him, and the grave could not hold Him.
He stands forth upon the highest pinnacle of heavenly glory, proclaimed of God, acknowledged by angels, adored by saints, and feared by devils, as the living personal Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Was it merely the son of Joseph and Mary who crossed the world’s horizon almost 2,000 years ago? Was it merely human blood that was spilled at Calvary’s Hill for the redemption of sinners?
Like (the disciple) Thomas, could anyone in their right mind keep from exclaiming: “My Lord and my God!”
“But God proved his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved” (Acts 16:31).
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us” (Titus 3:5).
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