Jesus Christ

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Jesus (Greek Iēsous, from Hebrew Yēšûaʿ) “Yahweh saves”; Christ (Greek Christos) “anointed one,” a title.
• Period/Era: Second Temple Period; Roman Imperial Context (early 1st century CE)
• Main References: Matthew 1–28; Mark 1–16; Luke 1–24; John 1–21; key summaries in Acts 1–2; 1 Corinthians 15
• Key Connections: Mary; Joseph (legal father); John the Baptist; the Twelve apostles; Jewish religious leaders; Pontius Pilate

Who was Jesus Christ?

Jesus of Nazareth is presented in the New Testament as Israel’s Messiah and the Son of God.
He taught in Galilee and Judea, proclaiming the kingdom of God and calling disciples.
His public ministry included authoritative teaching, healings, and exorcisms.
He was crucified under Pontius Pilate and is proclaimed as raised from the dead.

Key Events & Achievements

• Public ministry in Galilee and Judea: Teaching, signs, and formation of the Twelve as witnesses (e.g., Mark 1–3).
• Crucifixion in Jerusalem: Executed by Roman authority during Passover under Pilate (e.g., Mark 15; John 19).
• Resurrection appearances: Reported appearances to disciples that grounded early apostolic proclamation (e.g., Luke 24; John 20; 1 Cor. 15:3–8).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Jesus’ life and teaching define Christian discipleship as trust in him expressed through obedience, witness, and endurance.

Key Verse

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." — John 1:14, ESV