History is Your Future

Aristotle 384-322 BC

Aristotle was one of the most influential philosophers in history. His influence extended well beyond philosophy and encompassed many other areas of thought.

Current day natural sciences and physics still contain roots of Aristotelian logic. He was the founder of the study of biology and philosophers still debate his ideas in metaphysics. Aristotle even contributed to poetry with literary criticism and strongly influenced classical drama. 

Augustus 63 BC – 19 AD

Augustus was the first Roman Emperor. His father a senator of Rome and his mother a niece of Julius Caesar named him Gaius Octavius at birth. The Roman Senate gave him the title of Augustus in 27 BC. Octavius and Mark Antony defeated the republican leaders Brutus and Cassius at Philippi in Macedonia in 42 BC to gain control of Rome, which they divided between themselves. When Antony had an affair with Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, Octavius slandered him as a trader intending to destroy Rome. In September 31 BC, Octavius defeated Antony in battle at Actium, and in 30 BC, he conquered Egypt. Mark Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide leaving Octavius the sole ruler of Rome.

Jesus 2 BC – 33 AD

Jesus was the son of a carpenter, born in the city of Bethlehem. He lived a moderate life with his family in Nazareth until 29 AD when he began a ministry announcing that He was the son of God. Jesus selected twelve followers as his regular students teaching them about the coming of God’s Kingdom. For three years, Jesus traveled with the twelve conducting miracles of healing among the people as he taught. Then the Governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, at the request of the Israelite people, found Jesus guilty of treason against Rome because of his claim to be King of the Jews. Sentenced to death by crucifixion Jesus died after only a three-year ministry.

Three men, three lives and three legacies all within a 400 year span of history.  Three paths, three purposes and three contributions these men provided. Aristotle was one of humanity’s greatest thinkers. Augustus, was the most wealthy and powerful man in the world for a time. Jesus, a carpenter’s son rejected by his own people and put to death for the message he shared.

Today, no one questions the accuracy of the recorded history of the life of Aristotle. There is no doubt about the validity of the historical account of Augustus. However, millions of people are not convinced that Jesus was whom He claimed to be. Believing in Aristotle’s genius gains you little, knowing Augustus ruled Rome is but trivial history, but what a person believes about Jesus will determine their eternity.

Satan deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden and has not rested throughout time. He continues his treachery still today and has succeeded in twisting the truth into lies in millions of minds. If you are not convinced that Jesus was the Son of God then you are a victim of this treachery. Do not be victim of the selective acceptance of history because in the case of Jesus, history is your future.

With Love;

mj