Who is Jesus
A Man Like No Other
Across history, people from every background have been impacted by His life, His teaching, and His love. Know who He is, why He matters, and what that could mean for your life.
A story of faith
Who Is Jesus?
The Jesus of history is clearly no ordinary man.
In 1973 George Foreman became heavyweight champion of the world with 38 victories, no defeats as a professional. He said of himself, “I felt like… I was the strongest man in the world.” Yet after an encounter with Jesus he left boxing to preach, saying, “When I left boxing in 1977… I couldn’t make a fist after I learned about Jesus Christ.”
I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love, and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.
Consider just how remarkable Jesus was and is in every respect. The power of His love continues to transform people from despair to hope in every corner of the globe today, and the revolutionary force of His teaching has civilised western culture for 2,000 years. We simply cannot imagine a culture where love, respect, and sacrifice for neighbour were not thought to be core values; there would be no ANZAC spirit!
The Bible consistently and clearly declares who Jesus is, and this is exemplified in the Apostle Peter’s confession of Him as “The Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).
Why it matters
Why Jesus Came
Does Jesus Care About You?
Yes, absolutely. The Bible says, “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” (John 3:16). Jesus came because God loves people and wants them to know Him.
The Bible also tells us that all of us have fallen short of the life God created us for. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” The Bible calls this sin. Sin separates us from God and leaves us carrying things like guilt, shame, and pain that we cannot fix on our own.
Why God Became Man
He came to show us God’s love, to forgive our sin, and to make a way for us to be restored to God. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for us to receive forgiveness, freedom, and a new beginning.
A New Beginning
The Bible teaches that we cannot earn our way back to God. Ephesians 2:8–9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… it is the gift of God.” Grace means that forgiveness and new life are given to us freely through Jesus. We receive that gift by trusting in what He has done for us through His life, death, and resurrection.
Following Jesus means turning from our old way of life and choosing to trust Him with our lives. When we do, we are forgiven, welcomed into God’s family, and given new life in Him.
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Your Invitation to Follow Him
If you know you need Jesus in your life, you can choose to follow Him today by praying a simple prayer like this:
Dear Jesus, I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have lived without You. I am sorry, and I trust that You will forgive me. I accept Your love and grace for me and ask You to be my Lord. Help me to believe in You, love You each day, and show others what You are like. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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