When Christians have followed through on the Bible, they have transformed society for the better. According to What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? 6, by D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe, here is what Christians have accomplished when they put the Bible into practice:
They have put a value on human life, even from inception.
Christians have been in the forefront feeding, clothing, and helping the poor all over the world. Many Christian volunteers have provided much help in the several disasters we’ve experienced lately.
It was Christians, not humanists, who started colleges and other institutions of higher learning. The original purpose of these universities was to educate and equip men and women to live their lives for Jesus, and spread the gospel message.
Some Christian founders of America have stamped their values in our Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Through personal investigation of God’s creation, many prominent early scientists have deduced that God is a lawgiver and a God of order. So they have taken it upon themselves to discover the natural laws that govern God’s creation. Many early scientific breakthroughs came from Christians who were exceptional in their branch of science.
Christianity has had a huge impact on the work ethic.
Christians established the first hotels and hospitals, based on care for strangers and compassion on the disabled and hurting.
When Christians have lived out the principles found in their Bibles, they have made the world a better place to live.
What Do You Think?
a. Is it possible for two Christians to arrive at different conclusions based on following the Bible? Why or why not?
b. Why are Christians found among Democrats and Republicans?
c. How can you tell when Christians are or are not following the Bible?
d. If you believe that religion is the reason for much of the world’s problems, did the listing on the previous page surprise you? If so, where did you get your ideas from, and why should you trust that source?
6. Kennedy, D. James and Newcombe, Jerry, What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1994.)
