By: Matt Emma

In a world full of complex ideas, some people find a way to make the difficult simple. Introducing you to one of them, known as John Zachary. As a retired engineer at 72, he stands with 50 years of meticulous research suggesting that the Bible’s claims are not merely matters of belief, but could potentially be verifiable through astronomical data, historical records, and statistical analysis. In his book, The Science Behind the Story of Jesus, Zachary presents what he believes to be “clear-cut evidence of the spiritual realm,” blending NASA’s eclipse calculations with ancient Babylonian texts to support prophecies spanning over 3,000 years. Zachary shares how this research is reshaping conversations in professional and faith communities and contributing to a growing interest in conversions.

A Lifelong Quest Ignited by Divine Fire

Zachary’s journey began in his youth, marked by profound spiritual encounters that motivated him to embark on decades of study. “I had a lot of things happen,” he recalls, pinpointing a pivotal moment on the first Sunday night of 1987. Attending his home church in Colorado, Zachary reluctantly stood to testify and mentioned needing guidance for writing a book, a revelation he hadn’t planned to share. As the pastor prayed over him, Zachary felt “a three-inch wide belt made of fire” across his chest, lasting a full minute until the prayer ended. “I said, well, I guess I’d better write,” he laughs, viewing it as an unmistakable divine nudge.

This wasn’t Zachary’s first encounter with the supernatural; at age 20, he experienced similar convictions. Yet, it was his engineering background that shaped his approach. Treating biblical research like a technical project, he scrutinized data points with the rigor of linear regression analysis and confidence intervals. “You’ve got to make sure you have the right data,” he explains. Drawing from Babylonian cuneiform tablets, he cross-verified lunar and solar eclipses against NASA’s records, dating back to the 7th century B.C. It appears to have resulted in prophecies fulfilled to the exact day, from Moses’ era through the destruction of Herod’s Temple in A.D. 70.

Bridging Faith and Science in Professional Spaces

For professionals grappling with the tension between rational inquiry and spiritual conviction, Zachary’s work offers a compelling bridge. “The only thing scientists should care about is, did I use the scientific data correctly?” he asserts. By aligning biblical timelines with observable celestial events, the book offers an explanation for 99.99% of the data. “There’s only eight chances in a million that I would be wrong,” Zachary notes, presenting probabilities that seem to defy coincidence.

This precision extends to challenging atheism’s foundations. “When you look at atheism and what they believe, it’s really not based on science,” he argues, pointing to unproven hypotheses like multiverses that “run down” without a sustaining force. In contrast, Zachary’s analysis suggests a “biblical constant” in Revelation, unaltered and unalterable, indicating a transcendent being’s influence. For faith communities, it echoes Isaiah 44:7—”Who is like me? … Only I can foretell the future”—implying scripture as a living document active across millennia.

Tailoring Truth to Every Worldview

Zachary’s evangelism philosophy mirrors Jesus’ adaptability in the Gospels: speak to people where they are. To Sadducees, Jesus referenced the Torah; to Pharisees, the full Old Testament. Similarly, Zachary adjusts for his audience. “If it’s a scientist, it’s going to be different than if I’m talking with a conservative Christian or a skeptic,” he says. For pure-faith adherents, he leans on spiritual testimony; for skeptics rejecting miracles, he focuses solely on time elements. “We throw away miracles. We simply look at the time elements, foretelling the future centuries ahead to the very day.”

This relational strategy has proven effective in diverse settings. In professional circles, it equips leaders to integrate evidence-based reasoning with faith, much like an engineer validating components before assembly. “As a technical project, you’ve got to isolate that as of this date,” Zachary describes, applying regression to historical markers. It presents a narrative where science doesn’t replace religion but seeks to affirm it, revealing Jesus at the center of the prophecy, whose sacrifice aligns with the future 14,000th day, on which the Romans destroy the Old Testament’s sacrificial system.

A Global Mission: Converts and Cultural Shifts

Beyond academia, Zachary’s vision pulses with missional urgency. Through Harvard Ministries, his organization has distributed materials leading to significant numbers of conversions in African nations. “We do evangelism using these science-based materials,” he shares, noting how SD cards with videos self-propagate. One pastor, untrained in non-argumentative sharing, sparked international news when someone burned his church after mass conversions, yet 80% of his attendees reportedly embraced Christianity.

Ensuring Credibility and Leaving a Legacy

Credibility anchors Zachary’s methodology: unchangeable data from eclipses and texts, open to scrutiny. “You can’t change the data,” he insists. Skeptics are invited to “redline it, look at all the data, see what you can prove wrong.” The temples’ destruction on the same Hebrew calendar day adds layers of controlled evidence, shifting Old Testament practices toward New Testament grace: “Love your enemies, pray for your enemies.”

Final Thoughts on the Legacy

John Zachary isn’t just authoring a book; he’s attempting to engineer a movement. As he retires into full-time ministry, his message resonates: Faith isn’t blind, it’s illuminated by evidence. For leaders seeking to harmonize reason and revelation, The Science Behind the Story of Jesus is essential reading.

Contact Information:

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• Author Website: https://authorjohnzachary.com/