Who is Jesus?

A moral leader?

A great teacher?

God?

The only way to God?

A madman?

A fictional character?

Who is Jesus?

A moral leader?
God?
A madman?
A great teacher?
The only way to God?
A fictional character?

Quick Facts about Jesus

Jesus really existed and walked on earth

Jesus is a Jewish preacher and religious leader in the 1st century whom most modern scholars agree existed historically.

His existence is historically significant

One example is that we refer to the years before him as ‘BC’ and the years after, ‘AD’.

Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is the heart of the Christian faith.

While Jesus was on earth, he taught about the kingdom of God and performed miracles.

Those who heard him or saw his miracles either chose to follow him or despised him.

Some may say that Jesus is simply a prominent historical figure or a good person, but Jesus also claimed to be God, and the only way to God.

Many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?” (Mark 6:2)

While Jesus was on earth, he taught about the kingdom of God and performed miracles.

Those who heard him or saw his miracles either chose to follow him or despised him.

Some may say that Jesus is simply a prominent historical figure or a good person, but Jesus also claimed to be God, and the only way to God.

Many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?” (Mark 6:2)

Is it possible to consider a man who made such claims a great teacher or moral leader?

Is it possible to consider a man who made such claims a great teacher or moral leader?

C.S. Lewis wrote…

A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice.

Either this man was, and is, the son of God: or else a madman or something worse.

You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come up with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.

Why Jesus?

All of us are created to live in relationship with God.

Until we have that relationship, we will always feel a void in our hearts that nothing else can satisfy.

Our sinful nature separates us from God.

The only way for our relationship to be restored is through Jesus.

Jesus died for us on the cross to set us free from sin.

He paid the price of sin on our behalf and when he rose from the dead, he forever triumphed over the curse of death and restoring our relationship with God.

While it was costly for Jesus, it is free for you and me.

Through Jesus, God offers you and me the gift of forgiveness and freedom. Each of us have a choice to accept his love or to say ‘no’.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)

Why Jesus?

All of us are created to live in relationship with God.

Until we have that relationship, we will always feel a void in our hearts that nothing else can satisfy.

Our sinful nature separates us from God.

The only way for our relationship to be restored is through Jesus.

Jesus died for us on the cross to set us free from sin.

He paid the price of sin on our behalf and when he rose from the dead, he forever triumphed over the curse of death and restoring our relationship with God.

While it was costly for Jesus, it is free for you and me.

Through Jesus, God offers you and me the gift of forgiveness and freedom. Each of us have a choice to accept his love or to say ‘no’.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)

How can I respond?

It’s simple, we can take a step of faith and ask Jesus for forgiveness, and tell him that we trust him and accept his gift of love and forgiveness.

Use these words as a simple prayer, if you want to accept Jesus today.

Lord Jesus, I need you in my life.

Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Thank you for dying on the cross for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. Because of your love, my sins have been washed clean. Please come into my life, I accept you as the Lord and Saviour of my life, now and forever.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

What now?

If you have prayed to receive Jesus into your heart…

Congratulations on making a life-changing decision! Here are some things you can do next:

Share your decision with someone

Tell a friend who will be pleased to hear the big news, or connect with us.

You are welcome to join us our services, or look for a church near you

Praying means talking to God, and you can do that anytime, anywhere! He is always listening and always with you.

The bible is the word of God, and this is how he speaks to us primarily! You can download a bible app, or use an online bible or physical bible. You might find it helpful to start with the Gospel of John, which is one of the books that tells the story of Jesus’ life on earth.

If you would like to know more about Jesus and the Christian faith…
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