Who Is Jesus?

The most important and pivotal question a person can ask themselves is, “Who is Jesus?”  How a person answers this question will very clearly show where they will spend eternity.  Some people may say He was a good man, or maybe, He was a good teacher.  They may even say He was a prophet sent by God, but, as an arrow misses a bullseye, these answers miss the mark. Jesus asked this very question to Peter in Matthew 16:15,16: “He (Jesus) saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Peter answered correctly by saying Jesus was “the Christ” or the Messiah/Anointed of God.  Peter also stated that Jesus was divine in nature by being God’s Son.  (Interesting Note: “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name.  It is His title denoting his fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. He is the promised Messiah or the Anointed one.)

According to the Bible, Jesus is God incarnate (made flesh).  Theologically, He is the second person (God the Son) of the Trinity, submitting to God the Father.  While being God 100%, He is also the perfect man and He took the form of a man to save mankind (see Salvation). John 14:6 calls Him the way, the truth, and the life.  This means He is the only hope of the world.  In Him alone is salvation.

The following list is not comprehensive and is just a small beginning of many more possible observations from Scripture, concerning the deity and person of the Lord Jesus Christ.  If you don’t know Jesus personally, this list will explain who He is according to the Bible.  If you are someone who has been born again (John 3:3), this list is a good study.  II Peter 3:18 – But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus always was. John 17:5 – And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Jesus is. Romans 8:34 – Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Jesus always will be. Hebrews 7:24 – But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

Jesus was born of a virgin. His Father was God the Father.  Matthew 1:18 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Jesus is equal with God the Father. John 8:58 – Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Jesus submits to the Father. Luke 22:42 – Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

God the Father calls Jesus God! Hebrews 1:8 – But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

God the Father says Jesus created the universe. Hebrews 1:10 – And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Jesus accepts worship. John 9:38 – And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

Jesus will be our judge. John 5:22 – For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Jesus is prophecy: written, spoken, given, and fulfilled. Revelation 19:10 – And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Jesus has power over the elements. Matthew 14:26 – And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Jesus came to earth to save sinners. Luke 5:32 – I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Jesus is the Way. John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Jesus is our Advocate. I John 2:1 – My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Jesus is our Mediator. I Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Jesus is our High Priest. Hebrews 4:14 – Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

Jesus paid for our sin. I Peter 3:18 – For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Jesus’ blood washes us clean. Revelation 1:5b,6 – Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus will return for us. Hebrews 9:28 – So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Jesus is Light and Life. John 8:12 – Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Jesus offers eternal life. Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Jesus destroyed death. II Timothy 1:10 – But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

Jesus makes us alive to God. Romans 6:11 – Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Jesus offers salvation to all. Revelation 22:17 – And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Jesus lives forever, ensuring we live forever. Hebrews 7:24-25 – But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Jesus never sinned. I Peter 2:22 – Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

Jesus was tempted. Hebrews 5:14 – For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Jesus is our example. I Peter 2:21 – For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Jesus is meek. Matthew 11:29 – Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Jesus has emotions. John 11:33-35 – When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 35 Jesus wept.

Jesus is called a man. I Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Jesus grew. Luke 2:52 – And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Jesus was humble. John 1:14 – And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Jesus trusted the Father. Luke 23:46 – And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Jesus physically died on the cross. Matthew 27:50 – Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

Jesus physically rose from the dead. John 20:20 – And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

Jesus physically lives today. Hebrews 10:12 – But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Jesus will physically return to earth. Revelation 19:11 – And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Jesus will physically reign on earth, in Jerusalem. Luke 1:32-33 – He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Jesus demonstrated how to be the ultimate servant. Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Jesus went about doing good. Acts 10:38 – How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Jesus loved children and was willing to pick them up and bless them. Mark 10:14-16 – But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

Jesus understood and cared about John’s fear. Revelation 1:17 – And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Jesus desires for us to be with Him and to see His glory. John 17:24 – Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Jesus will cause this world to wail in terror when He comes to judge mankind. Revelation 1:7 – Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Jesus displayed righteous anger. John 1:15 – And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;

Jesus loved and witnessed to those considered low in society. John 4:9 – Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Jesus helped when no one else saw or cared. John 5:6,7 – When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

Jesus, in love, confronted the heart of any matter. Mark 10:21 – Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Jesus was laughed at, but He wasn’t deterred. Mark 5:40 – And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

Jesus wasn’t here to condemn the world. John 3:17 – For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Jesus has power over demons. Luke 4:34 – Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

Jesus worked a job, as a carpenter. Mark 6:3 – Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

Jesus had half-brothers and half-sisters. Mark 6:3 – Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

Jesus, even in unspeakable torment, was concerned with the soul of one lost man. Luke 23:42,43 – And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Jesus has made us “joint-heir” with all who trust Him as Saviour. Romans 8:17 – And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Jesus considers us, who are saved, His brethren. Romans 8:29 – For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Jesus considers us His eternal family. Mark 3:34,35 – And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

Jesus rejected vain works and looked on the heart. Luke 11:39 – And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Jesus warned against the pride of man. Matthew 23:12 – And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Jesus hates vain religion. Matthew 23:16 – Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. (Revelation 2:6,15)

Jesus wants the Gospel preached. Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Jesus loves us. John 15:9 – As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

Jesus promised to return for us. John 14:1-3 – Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

May the cry of our hearts be, “I need you Lord!”

As a we grow in our knowledge of the Lord, this cry should only grow with intensity. We need Him every day and in everything we do. We need Him to change us to be more like Him. We need Him to give us a love for others that He had. We need Him to bear fruit in our lives so that the Father may be glorified.

John 15:8 – Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

May our hearts burn with a white-hot fire for our God who is a “consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29).