Who is Jesus?

Jesus of Nazareth is unlike any other figure in history. Born more than 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem, He lived a short life in a small corner of the Roman Empire, yet His words, His works, His death, and His resurrection have shaped the world ever since. Ancient historians outside of the Bible, such as Josephus and Tacitus, confirm His existence and death under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. But to truly understand who Jesus is, we must look not only to history but also to what the Scriptures declare about Him.

The Bible reveals that Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet—He is God incarnate, God in human flesh. The eternal Word took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). He is the visible image of the invisible God, the Creator stepping into His creation to redeem it. Jesus lived among men, fully human yet fully divine, experiencing hunger, sorrow, and pain, but without sin.

This matters because the Bible makes something clear about every one of us: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Sin is not just breaking rules—it is rebellion against the God who created us. That rebellion separates us from Him, leaving a chasm we cannot cross on our own. Our condition is serious, because “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Death here means more than the end of life; it means eternal separation from the God of life.

But God did not leave us hopeless. Even while we were lost in our sin, He reached out in love. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus, being God in the flesh, carried the weight of our sin upon Himself on the cross. Only God Himself could bear such a burden, and only a sinless sacrifice could satisfy the justice of God. In dying our death, He offered us His life. And when He rose from the grave three days later, He broke the power of death forever.

This good news demands a response. It is not enough to know the facts about Jesus; we must personally receive Him as Savior and Lord. Scripture says, “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Belief is more than intellectual agreement—it is a surrender of the heart, a repentance that turns us away from sin and toward God. Repentance is not simply feeling sorry for what we have done; it is choosing a new direction, stepping out of the darkness and into His marvelous light.

And the invitation is for everyone. No matter where you have been, no matter how deep your shame or how dark your past, “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Jesus can find you in any place of despair. There is no prison so strong, no addiction so powerful, no past so heavy that His grace cannot break through. It is never too late to turn to Him.

If you are ready to take that step, you can do so right now. Salvation is not earned by your works or your goodness—it is the free gift of God through Jesus Christ. Prayer is simply the way we call out to Him in faith. You can pray something like this:

“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. Today I repent of my sins and turn to You in faith. I confess You as my Lord and Savior. Please come into my life, forgive me, and make me new. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

If those words reflect the cry of your heart, then according to God’s Word, you are saved. Your sins are forgiven. You have been given eternal life and brought into the family of God. This is the beginning of a lifelong journey of walking with Jesus—reading His Word, praying, finding fellowship in a Bible-believing church, and telling others what He has done for you.

Jesus Himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Today, that invitation is extended to you. He is the Savior who is also God incarnate—the One who can meet you right where you are. Will you follow Him?