by Eric Schram | October 26, 2025

Who is Jesus Christ, really? The Bible reveals Him not just as a teacher or prophet, but as God Himself—come in the flesh to save humanity. This post explores how Jesus embodies the fullness of God, why His sacrifice is the only path to salvation, and how His life serves as the perfect model for every believer to follow.

When people hear the name “Jesus Christ,” they may think of a great teacher, a prophet, or a historical figure who changed the course of human history. But who is He really? The Bible gives us a clear and complete picture of Jesus—not only as a man who walked the earth two thousand years ago, but as God Himself revealed to humanity. Understanding who Jesus truly is is essential, because everything about our faith, salvation, and purpose in life rests on that foundation.

1. Jesus Is God in the Flesh

John 1:1 declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Then John 1:14 continues, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

These verses tell us something astonishing: Jesus is not merely a messenger of God—He is God. God caused His Word to take on human form so that we could know Him personally. Jesus is God revealing Himself to us in a way we can see, hear, and understand.

To put it in perspective, imagine for a moment that you are all-powerful and want to communicate with an ant colony. You want them to know you exist and understand your love for them. How could you do it? You’d have to become an ant yourself—to live among them, speak their language, and show them your care. That’s what God did for us through Jesus Christ. He stepped into our world so we could truly grasp His nature, love, and purpose.

2. Jesus Is Our Savior

Titus 2:13 calls Him “our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,” and 2 Peter 1:1 echoes the same truth. Jesus isn’t just a good moral teacher—He is the Savior of the world.

There is no other way to heaven apart from Him. He was sent by God as the perfect sacrifice to atone for our sins.

The Perfect Sacrifice

1 John 4:9–10 explains it beautifully:
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

Under the old covenant, sacrifices of animals were offered repeatedly, but they could never fully take away sin. They were only a shadow of what was to come—the ultimate plan of God to save us through the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:1–18 lays this out clearly. The law and its sacrifices were temporary and symbolic. But when Christ came, He said:
“Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, my God.”
Through His obedience, Jesus set aside the old covenant and established the new one. By His death, “we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”

Through this single, perfect act of love, He accomplished what endless religious rituals never could—He removed sin completely for those who believe.

Without this sacrifice, we would have no way to be forgiven or reconciled to God.

The Only Way to Salvation

Acts 4:12 is direct and uncompromising:
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

And Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6,
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Let’s break that down:

Jesus is The Way — not one of many paths, but the only way to God.

Jesus is The Truth — not a partial truth, but the complete and final revelation of who God is.

Jesus is The Life — the source of real, eternal life, the life we were created to live: purposeful, fulfilled, and free.

This truth demands a response. Accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord is the most important decision any person will ever make.

Colossians 2:9 proclaims, “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”

In other words, every aspect of God’s nature is revealed in Jesus. When we look at Jesus, we see exactly what God is like. Let’s explore how His life demonstrates that truth.

a. Jesus Is All-Powerful

In Mark 4:35–41, Jesus calmed a violent storm with just a few words: “Quiet! Be still!” The wind and waves obeyed Him instantly. His disciples were in awe, asking, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

This miracle shows that Jesus has authority over nature itself—something only God can claim.

b. Jesus Was Tempted but Sinless

Luke 4:1–13 records how Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. He faced the same core temptations we do—the lust of the flesh, the lure of power and materialism, and the pride of life—yet He never sinned.

Instead, He fought every temptation with Scripture, saying, “It is written…” His victory over sin qualifies Him to be our perfect substitute.
As 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

c. Jesus Shared in Our Humanity

Hebrews 2:14–18 tells us that Jesus shared in our humanity to destroy the power of death and free us from fear. Because He lived as one of us, He understands our struggles and helps us when we are tempted.

d. Jesus Sympathizes with Our Weaknesses

Hebrews 4:14–16 adds that Jesus is our great High Priest—one who “has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” We can confidently approach Him for mercy and grace because He truly understands what it means to be human.

e. Jesus Was Compassionate and Purpose-Driven

Mark 1:29–39 shows Jesus healing the sick, driving out demons, and preaching the gospel. He was compassionate and powerful—but He also prioritized prayer and stayed focused on His purpose. Even with great crowds demanding His attention, He withdrew to pray and seek the Father’s will.

f. Jesus Is Forgiving and Filled with Love

Few moments reveal His divine heart more clearly than the cross. In Luke 23:32–43, as He was being crucified, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Even in agony, He offered forgiveness—to His executioners and to a criminal dying beside Him, whom He promised, “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

Like God the Father, Jesus has the power and authority to forgive sins—and the love to do so freely.

4. The Goal of the Christian Life

Because Jesus is fully God and fully man, He is also our perfect example.

1 John 2:3–6 says,
“We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands… Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.”

This is the essence of discipleship—to live as Jesus lived. To follow Him means to learn His commands, to meditate on His words, and to live them out daily. The more we study and obey His teachings, the more our lives reflect His love, truth, and holiness.

Jesus Christ is not merely a historical figure or a religious teacher. He is God in the flesh, the Savior of the world, and the full expression of God’s character and love.

Through His life, death, and resurrection, He made a way for us to be forgiven and to live eternally with God. And through His example, He shows us how to live with purpose, compassion, and obedience.

The question, then, is not just “Who is Jesus Christ?”—but “Who is He to you?”
Your answer to that question determines not only how you live now but where you will spend eternity.

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