The Life of Jesus

Identity of Jesus

Questions about the incarnation, Son of God, Messiah, divinity, humanity, and Jesus’ place at the center of Christian faith.

Question 11Why is Jesus central to Christian theology?

Biblical Background Jesus is the centerpiece of Scripture—promised in the Old Testament, revealed in the Gospels, proclaimed in Acts, explained in…

Question 12What does Christian theology teach about the incarnation of Jesus?

Biblical Background The incarnation means that the eternal Son of God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14). He became fully…

Question 13What is the significance of Jesus as the Son of God?

Biblical Background Jesus is uniquely called the Son of God, revealing His divine identity and eternal relationship with the Father. At His baptism…

Question 14What does Christian theology teach about Jesus as fully God and fully man?

Biblical Background Jesus displays divine attributes—authority over nature, power to forgive sins, preexistence—and human experiences such as hunger,…

Question 15How does Christian theology interpret Jesus' role as the Messiah?

Biblical Background Jesus fulfills Old Testament expectations of a Messiah—a deliverer from David’s line who brings salvation and establishes God’s…

Question 16What does Christian theology teach about Jesus’ atoning death?

Biblical Background Jesus’ death is portrayed as substitutionary—He dies in place of sinners (Isaiah 53; 1 Peter 2:24). Jesus describes His death as…

Question 17How do Christians understand Jesus’ resurrection?

Biblical Background The resurrection is the historical and supernatural event in which Jesus rose bodily from the dead on the third day. It validates…

Question 18Why is Jesus’ ascension important in Christian theology?

Biblical Background Jesus ascends to heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father, exercising universal authority (Acts 1:9–11; Ephesians 1:20–23).…

Question 19What is the significance of Jesus’ role as High Priest?

Biblical Background Hebrews emphasizes Jesus as the great High Priest who mediates between God and humanity. Unlike earthly priests, He is sinless…

Question 20What does Christian theology teach about Jesus’ second coming?

Biblical Background Jesus promises to return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead, restore creation, and fully establish God’s kingdom…