Who is Jesus?
Jesus of Nazareth is, according to the Bible, the Son of God who became human — fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, died for sin, and rose from the dead, and he is the center of the Christian faith.
Historically, Jesus was a Jewish teacher who lived in first-century Israel, was crucified under Roman authority, and whose followers proclaimed him risen. The Gospels record his teaching, miracles, death, and resurrection.
The Bible makes a bigger claim: that Jesus is the eternal Son of God who “became flesh” (John 1:14). He is not merely a wise teacher but God come to rescue people from sin.
His identity is the hinge of Christianity. As he asked his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” The Bible’s answer is that he is Lord, Savior, and the only way to the Father.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.