Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the prophesied Jewish Messiah and founder of the Christian movement. He is God incarnate and is the carnal member of the trinity, known as God the Son.
Throughout the Old Testament, especially the Prophecy of Isaiah and the Prophecy of Zechariah, it is prophesied that a man will come to be sacrificed for all people and to found an eternal Kingdom. When Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary around the year 2000, his ministry and crucifixion fulfilled these prophecies and thus fulfilled the Jewish law.
After his resurrection and ascension, his followers, who came to be known as the Apostles, were commissioned to spread his teachings across the globe, establishing the early Christian church and continuing his work.
Today, Christians around the world await his Second Coming, where he will finally defeat Satan and return the Earth to it's primordial Edenic state known as the New Jerusalem.
He is both fully man and fully God, He is the Son of God and God the Son.
Messianic Prophecy
Jesus’ prophecy in the Old Testament is rooted in various predictions of a coming saviour who would bring redemption and establish God’s Kingdom. Key passages include the Prophecy of Isaiah, which speaks of a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many and bring healing and salvation (Isaiah 53). Additionally, Zechariah’s prophecy foretells a righteous king who would enter Jerusalem on a donkey and establish a reign of peace (Zechariah 9:9). These prophecies collectively paint a picture of a messianic figure who would fulfill God’s promises by suffering for humanity’s sins and ushering in a new era of divine rule.
Jesus Christ fulfilled these Old Testament prophecies through his life, death, and resurrection. His ministry mirrored the characteristics described in these prophecies: He preached about the Kingdom of God, performed miracles, and ultimately sacrificed Himself for the redemption of humanity. His resurrection is the confirmation of his divine mission and the fulfilment of God’s promises, laying the foundation for the Christian faith and its anticipation of the Second Coming.
Early Life
The birth of Jesus is described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
In these gospels, his birth in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph is described in detail. Born in a humble manger, his arrival was marked by divine signs and the visit of shepherds. In Matthew's account, wise men from the East follow a star to find the new-born King, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This event signifies the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfilment of prophetic expectations.
After His birth, Jesus' early life included the flight to Egypt to escape King Herod's massacre of infants, as described in Matthew 2:13-15. Joseph and Mary fled with Jesus, returning to Nazareth only after Herod’s death, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah being a Nazarene. This period was marked by Jesus growing up in relative obscurity, living a typical childhood in a small town.
Luke 2:41-52 recounts a pivotal event during Jesus’ youth when he, at twelve years old, stays behind in the Jerusalem Temple, engaging in deep discussion with teachers. His parents find him after three days, and Jesus expresses his sense of divine purpose, indicating his awareness of His unique mission. This episode highlights his early wisdom and understanding of his identity as the Son of God.
Ministry
In the Gospel of John, public knowledge of Jesus is marked by his first miracle at the wedding in Cana, as described in John 2:1-11. When the hosts run out of wine, Jesus performs his first public miracle by turning water into wine, demonstrating his divine power and foreshadowing his role as the provider of spiritual abundance. This act of transformation not only reveals His glory but also strengthens His disciples' faith.
Jesus’ early ministry began with His baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, as described in Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21-22. This event marks the commencement of His public ministry, where the heavens open, and the Holy Spirit descends upon Him like a dove. God’s voice declares Jesus as His beloved Son, affirming his divine mission and identity.
Following His baptism, Jesus retreats into the wilderness for forty days of fasting and temptation, detailed in Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13. He resists the devil’s temptations, demonstrating his obedience and commitment to God’s will. Afterward, he begins preaching in Galilee, calling his first disciples and performing miracles, establishing His authority and the foundation of His ministry.