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The Difference Jesus Makes

This is one of the major differences between Jesus and the founders of other religions--He made Himself the issue. We find Jesus asking His disciples the following question:

He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15).

He asked this question to secure a commitment, either for Him or against Him. We do not find the founders of the other world religions doing such a thing. When the Jewish religious leaders brought Jesus to Pontius Pilate their accusation against Him was as follows:

We have a law, and by that law He ought to die because He made Himself out to be the Son of God (John 19:7).

Therefore, contrary to the founders of all the other major religions, it is the identity of Jesus Christ, not His teachings,
[or, may I add, His followers,] that is the major issue.

(From Khepera's worthy post above.)

Therefore, contrary to the founders of all the other major religions, it is the identity of Jesus Christ, not His teachings, [or, may I add, His followers,] that is the major issue.

No kidding!?! Major news break, film at eleven!

We have a law, and by that law He ought to die because He made Himself out to be the Son of God

Now let's go over that shall we? Do you want to know what was actually said? "He made himself out to be the son of Christ"

And the rest of it is a VERY fascinating story, but it is not my place to teach you actual history, so that's all I will say at this point.