03. The Saving God

Is Christianity built on inspiring myths, or is it grounded in real history?

In this sermon we confront one of the most important questions in religion today. Did these things actually happen, or are they symbolic stories meant to teach moral lessons? Unlike many belief systems that avoid historical claims, Christianity insists that its core events took place in real moments, involving real people, within recorded history.

Using the Apostles’ Creed as our guide, this message shows why Christianity anchors its faith in historical reality rather than mythology. The Creed names specific events and figures, including Pontius Pilate, to make a clear claim. This faith does not rest on ideas or feelings but on what God has done in history.

We examine why the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most firmly established events of the ancient world and why the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. If Jesus did not rise, then Christianity collapses. If He did rise, then everything changes.

This sermon also explores how creation, the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the ascension are presented in Scripture as historical realities. These events form the foundation for Christian assurance, forgiveness of sin, and future hope. Salvation is not based on the strength of our belief but on the truth of what happened.

Christian faith is not about blind trust or personal preference. It is about receiving what God has already accomplished. If these events are true, then forgiveness is real, hope is secure, and new life is possible.