Who was Jesus?

Jesus lived - that is an undisputed fact. 

There is much evidence outside of the bible to support his life and works as well as evidence from the bible itself.  This evidence is both reliable and abundant and, in terms of historical transcripts, is the best possible.    

We also know that Jesus was fully human; he had a human body, lived as a human and experienced human emotions and feelings. Just like all humans, he felt tiredness, hunger, anger, love, and sadness. He experienced temptation, learning, work and obedience.  Unlike all humans, Jesus was the only person never to have sinned.

Some people consider Jesus was a prophet. However, Jesus claimed he was much more than this and, unlike most prophets who direct attention away from themselves towards something more substantial, Jesus did not do this - instead he drew attention to himself.

Jesus was and is the Son of God. Jesus always centered his teachings on himself; ' I am the bread of life' (John 6:35), 'I am the light of the World' (John 8 :12). Jesus always claimed to be the Son of God and he assumed the authority of God, forgave sins and said that one day he would judge the World.  

Jesus led a selfless life, caring for others and putting their needs before his own. Jesus died for all of us, so that we could be restored in our relationship with God, be forgiven for our sins and receive the promise of eternal life.

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