[MHT]

Lots of people claimed to be the Messiah--and alot have since that time. But, if true, the appearance of the miracles should have been proof enough as well as the statistical improbability of Old Testament prophecy coming forth in the life of Jesus (born of the House of David, birth in Bethlehem, etc.) If I had been there, I think that the world turning dark upon his death by crucifixion would have been enough to make me utter a big, "Oooops...."

[rmlew]

Jesus was either the Son of God or the Son of Joseph.
Joseph was of the house of David, not Mary.
As for supernatural event, those also occured Around Simon ben Kosiba, better known as Bar Kochba. Bar Kochba led a revolt in 132CE that failed.

You reaffirm your faith that Jesus was the Messiah every time you use the title "Christ". It is an issue of faith.
We ciould argue until we turn blue and get nowhere.