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Who Is Jesus?

History, Claims, and Belief

Who is Jesus?

Maybe you grew up hearing about Jesus. Or maybe you only hear His name around Christmas or Easter.

Maybe your faith has shifted-or faded-and now you’re wrestling with new questions. Wherever you are, one thing’s still true:

Jesus is hard to ignore.

For over 2,000 years, His name has sparked curiosity, conversation, and controversy. So who was He-really? And why do so many people still believe He matters today?

Let’s take an honest look at the historical Jesus, what He said about Himself, and why those claims might be worth exploring-no matter where you’re coming from.

Jesus in History: Not Just a Sunday School Story

Whether you consider yourself a Christian or not, here’s what’s widely accepted: Jesus of Nazareth was a real person. He lived in the first century. He taught people, challenged systems, gathered followers, and was killed by Roman execution.

That’s not just something that Christians say – it’s widely recognized history. Even scholars who don’t believe in God agree on those basic facts.

So the real question isn’t if Jesus lived. It’s who He really was – and why His story still matters to billions today.

What Jesus Said About Himself

Jesus is often admired for His message – love, compassion, justice, and grace. And the truth is, He embodied all of it. But He also said things that went way beyond that:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life…” John 14:6
“Before Abraham was born, I AM.” John 8:58
“I am the resurrection and the life…” John 11:25
“I and the Father are one.” John 10:30
He forgave sins, spoke openly about His death, and promised He’d come back to life.

Those aren’t just helpful life lessons. They’re bold, personal claims – claims about His identity, His power, and His purpose.

C.S. Lewis said it this way:

“Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or He is Lord.”

If He was lying, why would the people closest to Him stick around – even when it meant suffering or death?

If He was delusional, how did His followers stay convinced – risking everything to keep telling His story?

Or… what if He was telling the truth?

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Why It Might Matter More Than You Think

This isn’t about convincing you of something – it’s about inviting you to consider something big: If Jesus was telling the truth, then His death, and resurrection have everything to do with yours.

Jesus wasn’t interested in rules for the sake of rules. He came to bring life that’s full of meaning, freedom, and grace.

That offer? It hasn’t expired.

You don’t need perfect faith or polished answers. You just need a willingness to ask, “What if this is true?”

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Curious about Jesus but not sure where to start? The Gospel of John is a great first step.

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