S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

The Bible presents Jesus as greater than all who ever lived before Him and all who will ever come behind Him. Colossians 1 sets out, in no uncertain terms, the doctrine of the supremacy of Christ "...

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Jeremiah Kaaya Supporter Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

When do we use the word great. Who is a great? By such, we would be able to tell how greater Jesus is than anybody else who has ever lived. The word “great” could be used in one of the following circumstances:

1.	Unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions. 
2.	Large in number; numerous. 
3.	Unusual or considerable in degree, power, intensity. 
4.	Wonderful; first-rate; very good. 
5.	Being such in an extreme or notable degree. 

I believe the following parameters will go some way in helping us to tell whether Jesus the CHRIST was greater than anybody who has ever/will ever live. 
1.	Lasting Impact both spiritual and physical
2.	Mean what you say
3.	The ability to be focused and remain so.
4.	The interest in which you are acting.
5.	The ability to be exemplary.

Lasting impact
Jesus left us a lasting impact in ways that can’t be matched by whoever it may be. His humility in the process of crucifixion is far reaching both in people’s minds and geographical cover. Jesus had all possessions and the ability to act whichever way. Such was never the force behind His energies. He wrapped up His work with victory. Jesus was about everybody the rich and the poor, the well to do and the outcasts. Those condemned by society were equally dear to Him (Luke 7:36-50) (John 8:1-11). Jesus did all for everybody, irrespective of who they were/are. Jesus forgave in very hard times (Luke 23:34). None else would have easily gone down without firing back a shot. Jesus served instead of being served (John 13:1-17). He did what is so impossible for so many to do. Even when we can do it, it is entirely because He did it first.


Mean what you say
Jesus was/is a good talker much as He was/is a good doer. He always followed His talk with more action. He always spoke of His death (John 15:13) for the salvation of many, He indeed did fulfill it on the cross at Calvary (Matthew 27:32-56) (John 19). He did what He said. Jesus preached to us not to sin, neither did He (John 8:46). Jesus is indeed greater than whomever.


The ability to be focused and remain so.
Jesus was always focused. On many occasions, He was provoked to act to the contrary of what He believed and said but He remained focused (Matthew 16:22-23). He never gave up to the end, to the very end of accomplishing the task, to save a soul. It required a shameful death; He was never swayed by anything (Philippians 2:8). He did it. Jesus rose from the dead, He is alive, 2000 years now, and He is alive. 


The interest in which you are acting.
Jesus acted in the interest of others. His willingness to selflessly go ahead of us no matter what it took goes much further to give a true picture of Him as a great man who has ever lived. He did all not because it benefited Him, it was simply for the salvation of the human race. This is clearly evident in how He was crucified (John 15:13). When He was expected to curse, He blessed (Luke 23:34). He never minded about what they had done to Him, He minded about saving their souls. His character has never, and will never be matched by whoever has lived.


In a nutshell, nobody is ever in any position to match the greatness of Jesus. He touched every bit of life. In His form as a human being, He acted exceptionally exemplary. He made us believe that in Him, all is possible. He made us understand that our fleshy bodies can be tamed to the glory of God. In His divine form, He did more than can meet the eye. Jesus touched us both physically and spiritually. He walked on the water, He raised the dead, He controlled the winds; Jesus defied all the laws of nature. Above all, we do have the hope of life after death because of Him. None else has ever done that. Jesus the CHRIST is the greatest of the greatest ever.

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history?

The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS unique, fully God and fully man, sinless, and the only one to conquer death through resurrection, thereby reconciling humanity with God. Unlike other leaders or prophets, Jesus is regarded as the final, supreme revelation of God and is the ultimate sacrifice for sin.

While other leaders made mistakes, Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life. He willingly offered himself as a sacrifice for humanity's sins, breaking down the barrier between God and humanity.

Jesus did something no other person in history has done: he rose from the dead, demonstrating power over death and validating his divine nature.

The Bible presents Jesus as the head over all things, superior to angels, and supreme in all creation.

Even from a secular perspective, Jesus is arguably the most influential person in history, altering how humanity measures time and profoundly shaping world culture and ethics.

Jesus is the final, complete word from God, whereas other religious leaders pointed to truths; Jesus is the truth.

Note what these famous people had to say about Jesus Christ.

Napoléon Bonaparte reportedly said: "Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I founded empires, but upon what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ alone founded his kingdom upon love, and at this day millions of men would die for him."

Albert Einstein, a German-born Jewish physicist, asserted: "I am a Jew, but the luminous figure of the Nazarene enthrals me." When asked if he viewed Jesus as a historical person, he responded: "Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life."

Mohandas K. Gandhi, political and spiritual leader of India, "A completely innocent man offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act."

Count Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist and philosopher. "For thirty-five years of my life, I was, in the proper acceptation of the word, nihilist, a man who believed in nothing. Five years ago, my faith came to me. I believed in the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and my whole life underwent a sudden transformation."

Kenneth Scott Latourette, American historian and author. "[Jesus'] life is the most influential ever lived on this planet, and its effect continues to mount."

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French philosopher. "Shall we suppose the evangelic history a mere fiction? Indeed, my friend, it bears not the marks of fiction. On the contrary, the history of Socrates, which nobody presumes to doubt, is not so well attested as that of Jesus Christ."

Clearly, if anyone deserves to be our model in life, it is Jesus Christ. Paul, a learned man of the first century chosen by Jesus to be His follower and to speak about Him to the nations, urges us to "look intently" at Jesus. (Hebrews 12:2; Acts 9:3)

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joyce whaley Supporter

Jesus is the only being that came to earth and remained focused on the task that was set before him. Jesus made right all of the wrongs and missteps that the other great prophets, teachers and leaders failed because of various shortcomings, by dying on a cross (mind you he was tempted on all levels just like us) Hebrews 4:15 he took away all sickness and disease so if you can believe in his healing power or via Doctor you can be healed. He took away all poverty (2 Corinthians 8:9) so that we could become rich if a person desire. And then to put the icing on the cake he reconciled the relationship between man and God that was disrupted by Adams disobedience.

Lastly he is the only being that you can have as much or little of and yet he has enough love to give to whomever else that wants it and not affected your love or relationship with him. Can you name a person living or dead that can match that resume?

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