Who Is Jesus
Who is Jesus? is a much debated issue today, and many of those who call themselves Christians have even begun to question the divinity that Christ claimed because of published materials and beliefs of other religions. Christ is known to some as a great prophet, a good man, or a teacher. And, in some religions, Jesus Christ plays no significant role whatsoever. But, before debating which religion or denomination has the true answers into the mysteries of Christ, it would be good to understand what Jesus claimed about himself. What one decides in his or her own heart about this man has little significance on the truth. What one believes bears weight on their own eternal standing, but changes nothing about the reality of who Christ is and what work He came to accomplish. Perhaps a brief history lesson will help set the stage of better understanding the facts surrounding the most famous man in all of history.
The central figure in New Testament, Christ was prophesied in the Old Testament as well. The life and ministry of Christ are the subject of each of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Christ was born to Mary, who the Bible explains was a virgin Jewish girl who was betrothed to Joseph, a descendant from the royal blood line of King David. The exact years of Christ's birth and death are uncertain, but biblical scholars believe that Jesus was born no later than 4 B. C., around the year Herod the Great died. Luke 3:23 reveals that Christ began His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty. The Gospel events suggest that Christ's earthly ministry lasted three to four years, making him about thirty-three or four when the crucifixion took place under the governor of Judea, Pilate, who held this Roman governmental position in A.D. 26-36. After reading this article, take the quiz on who is Jesus linked above.
Though most historical and theological scholars agree on the above historical facts, significant differences exists in what Christ claimed to be and what some believe him to be. Who is Jesus? is not actually a mystery at all, but clearly explained in Scripture. Because the Bible claims itself to be the actual words of God, everyone must come to the conclusion that they either accept the Bible as the truth, and in it's entirety, or they do not. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). And once a decision about the Word of God has been made, then those who read the Bible as God's revelation of himself to man will come to know the man Jesus is much, much more than a good man, enlightened teacher, or knowledgeable prophet. To learn more about Jesus, visit these Bible resources.
The prophet Isaiah foretold of a child who would be born and that this child would have the government upon his shoulder and be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace. Isaiah did not mince words here. Clearly, the coming child that was to be a great ruler would also be a mighty deity. By performing miracles, Christ proved to have powers beyond the capabilities of human man. And, Christ not only claimed the ability for performing miracles, but also, hundreds of people were witnesses to the sick being healed, the dead being raised, and of demons being expelled.
But, if we believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, then we must believe what Christ is recorded as saying in it. "I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world" (John 6:51). Christ claimed to be from heaven. "And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day" (John 6:39). Christ claimed to be sent by the Father and to be given men and woman that would be raised again. "And He said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world" (John 8:23)
And, perhaps most profoundly, Christ claimed to be the ultimate sacrifice to be offered up as atonement for the sins of mankind. "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again" (Mark 8: 31). Through the sacrifice offered, those who accept this free gift will have eternal life. "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent" (John 17:3). Who is Jesus? Find out more and take the quiz linked above.
The central figure in New Testament, Christ was prophesied in the Old Testament as well. The life and ministry of Christ are the subject of each of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Christ was born to Mary, who the Bible explains was a virgin Jewish girl who was betrothed to Joseph, a descendant from the royal blood line of King David. The exact years of Christ's birth and death are uncertain, but biblical scholars believe that Jesus was born no later than 4 B. C., around the year Herod the Great died. Luke 3:23 reveals that Christ began His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty. The Gospel events suggest that Christ's earthly ministry lasted three to four years, making him about thirty-three or four when the crucifixion took place under the governor of Judea, Pilate, who held this Roman governmental position in A.D. 26-36. After reading this article, take the quiz on who is Jesus linked above.
Though most historical and theological scholars agree on the above historical facts, significant differences exists in what Christ claimed to be and what some believe him to be. Who is Jesus? is not actually a mystery at all, but clearly explained in Scripture. Because the Bible claims itself to be the actual words of God, everyone must come to the conclusion that they either accept the Bible as the truth, and in it's entirety, or they do not. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). And once a decision about the Word of God has been made, then those who read the Bible as God's revelation of himself to man will come to know the man Jesus is much, much more than a good man, enlightened teacher, or knowledgeable prophet. To learn more about Jesus, visit these Bible resources.
The prophet Isaiah foretold of a child who would be born and that this child would have the government upon his shoulder and be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace. Isaiah did not mince words here. Clearly, the coming child that was to be a great ruler would also be a mighty deity. By performing miracles, Christ proved to have powers beyond the capabilities of human man. And, Christ not only claimed the ability for performing miracles, but also, hundreds of people were witnesses to the sick being healed, the dead being raised, and of demons being expelled.
But, if we believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, then we must believe what Christ is recorded as saying in it. "I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world" (John 6:51). Christ claimed to be from heaven. "And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day" (John 6:39). Christ claimed to be sent by the Father and to be given men and woman that would be raised again. "And He said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world" (John 8:23)
And, perhaps most profoundly, Christ claimed to be the ultimate sacrifice to be offered up as atonement for the sins of mankind. "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again" (Mark 8: 31). Through the sacrifice offered, those who accept this free gift will have eternal life. "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent" (John 17:3). Who is Jesus? Find out more and take the quiz linked above.
Who Is Jesus
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