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''In brief''{{quote | text={{Bible verse|acts|2|22|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|acts|2|23|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|acts|2|24|lang=WEB}} ([[Acts 2]]: 22-24)}}{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Jesus [[Image:Cristo Velázquez lou2.jpg|thumb|center|Crucifixion by Diego Velázquez]] | subtopics = [[Christology]] - [[Nature of Christ]] (Hypostatic union), Deity of Nazareth is called by his followers "Christ - [[Jesus" : Our Lord and "God]], [[Jesus: The man]]* [[Historical evidence of Jesus Christ" and believed by them to be ]]* [[Events in the life of Jesus]]** [[Birth of Jesus]]** [[Baptism of Jesus]]** [[Miracles of Jesus]], [[Parables of Jesus]], [[SaviourTeachings of Jesus]] foretold in the sacred Hebrew Scriptures that they refer to as "** The Crucifixion - [[Death of Jesus]]** [[Resurrection of Jesus]]** [[Ascension of Christ]]* [[Grace]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Old TestamentForgiveness]]"* [[God]]* Titles for Jesus - [[Christ]] (Messiah), [[Emmanuel]], [[Son of God]], [[Son of Man]]* [[Gospels]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}}* [[Jesus (compass)]]* [[John 11 - Our response to Jesus (G.G. The word )]]* [[Jesus is Lord - a call to radical discipleship (Notes compiled by a listener at an address given by John Stott in 2003)|Jesus is Lord (Notes from a John Stott Talk)]]* [[One solitary life (anon)]] | }} ''Christ'Jesus' is derived from the Greek word ''Christos(or '' (meaning 'Jesus Christ'Anointed One'') is the central figure that separates [[Christianity]] from other [[religion]]s. Christians believe that he is both [[God]] and a man; that he created the world and mankind, and that he is alive today. He was born around 4 B.C (although the Greek translations use year is disputed to be anywhere between 7 and 4 B.C) and grew up in place [[Palestine]] where he taught about God's [[love]] and the [[repentance]] of [[sin]]. He died on a cross for the Hebrew word ''Messiah''sins of all humanity and rose again 3 days later. After A Christian believes that faith in him his followers are called brings [[salvation]]. ===Name=== Jesus is the name commonly used in English, translated from the Hebrew "ChristiansYeshua" and their Aramaic "Isho" or "Eshoa". [[monotheisticChrist]] way was the title of Jesus (not his surname) and means "anointed". Other titles for Jesus include "Son of religious living God" and "Son of David". Jesus' legal name would have been "ChristianityJesus ben Joseph" which today or more literally, Yehoshua ben Yosef. ===[[Nature of Christ]]=== The [[Bible]] tells us that Jesus is God in human flesh ([[John 1:1]] and [[John 1:14]]). This doctrine is called the [[hypostatic union]]. He is not half God and half man. He is fully divine and fully man. Understanding this completely is comprised not possible in this life. Disagreements regarding Christ's nature have occurred since the times of several denominations the early [[church]] causing considerable tension at times. ===[[Historical evidence of Jesus Christ]]=== Many historians (eincluding non-Christian historians) agree that there is good [[Historicity of Jesus|historical evidence of the life and crucifixion of Jesus]].gApart from the Bible, there are numerous mentions of Jesus in historical texts. But perhaps most compelling that Jesus existed is that fact that just a few short years after his death, thousands of people were boldly proclaiming his name and were willing to die throughout the Roman Empire. ===[[Birth of Jesus]]=== Jesus Christ was born in [[Roman CatholicBethlehem]], probably about 4 BC. He was born to [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] who was a virgin married to [[OrthodoxSaint Joseph|Joseph]], a carpenter from Galillee. The precise date of his birth is not known, but it is celebrated at [[AnglicansChristmas]]. ===[[Teachings of Jesus]])=== Jesus is widely regarded as a great teacher. Throughout the Gospels, people are frequently quoted as addressing him as "Teacher".  ====Sermons and statements====

Jesus had been conceived by [[Mary]] Most of [[Nazareth]] in [[Galilee]], after she had become the betrothed wife of [[Joseph (father of direct teaching from Jesus)|Joseph]] of the House of [[David]] but before her husband had taken her home, which ' is recorded in the concluding marriage rite that permits a Jewish couple to live together and have conjugal relations. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that Mary and Joseph therefore never consummated their marriage. Their son was born around 4 BC whilst his parents were visiting [[Bethlehem]] in [[Judea]] to fulfil their civic duty of enrolment; and Joseph duly named him "Jesus" in obedience to the angel's bidding. After a short exile in [[EgyptGospels]] the family eventually returned to Nazareth where he grew up. The canonical Christian Scriptures These are silent about his adult life until 4 books ([[John the BaptistGospel of Matthew]] publicly witnessed to him being the , [[Lamb Gospel of GodMark]], whereafter he unsuccessfully claimed his rightful inheritance during the incident called "The Cleasing of the Temple", proclaimed the [[Gospel|Good Newsof Luke]] of God's love and taught that , [[repentance]] for the forgiveness Gospel of [[sinsJohn]] is to be proclaimed ) in his name to all the nations beginning from [[JerusalemBible]]. The same sources relate that, after a short public ministry, during One of the procuratorship most well know sections of teaching is called the [[Pontius Pilate]], Sermon on the day before [[PassoverMount]], he was crucified and died where Jesus called on [[Golgotha]]his followers to live lives of love, then just outside Jerusalemloving God, but rose from the dead on the third day loving family and friends and, after showing even loving enemies. Jesus also taught about himself alive on many occasions, that it was lifted up into Heaven before the eyes of the [[Apostles]] whom he had appointed only through him that a person could come to be the witnesses of all thisknow God.

Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth is alive today. Most of them other than ====[[Arians]] believe that he is both [[God]] and man (i.e. a human being) according to the nature and the Second Person in the Blessed [[Trinity]] that is the One God. They believe that through him the world and all that is in it has been created. They believe his teaching that his death atones for the sins Miracles of all humanity, and that their belief that he is the Christ, the Son of God, and being [[Baptism|baptised]] in his name will bring them to [[Eternal LifeJesus]] (John 20:31).====

The [[gospel]] accounts of [[Jesus]]' life record numerous miracles that Jesus performed. He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind and calmed the storms. These miracles act as a testimony to the [[deity of Nazareth is highly regarded by some other religionsChrist]], as well as to his compassion.

Jesus often taught using illustrations and stories ----parables. His parables often tell of the kingdom of God and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden. Some o his most famous parables include the story of the [[Good Samaritan]] which teaches about loving each other, and the story of the [[Prodigal Son]], which teaches about God's love.

'''Overviews'''* [[An introduction Jesus]] was crucified in [[Jerusalem]] around the year 30 AD. He was executed because of his claims to be the Christian understanding Son of JesusGod, which was considered blasphemous by the religious leaders of his day. In his death, the [[Bible]] tells us, that he bore all the [[sin]]s of mankind, so that we could be clean and without sin in the eyes of [[God]]* . His death is remembered on [[Jesus Christ (theopedia)Good Friday]]but it is not the end of the story. * ===[[Bible Dictionary: Resurrection of Jesus]]===* Three days after the crucifixion, Jesus appeared [[Bible Dictionary: ChristDisciples of Jesus|to his disciples]]* , risen from the dead. He sent his disciples out into the world and today millions of people today know the risen Lord Christ and celebrate his resurrection on [[Jesus (compass)Easter Sunday]].

'''Topics'''* There are numerous prophecies about the Christ in the [[The nature of ChristOld Testament]]* [[Jesus. These prophecies, our Lord and God]]* sometimes called [[Historical evidence Jesus ChristMessianic Prophecy|Messianic Prophecies]]* [[Jesus, the man]]* [[The birth of were clearly fulfilled in Jesus]]* [[The miracles . One of Jesus]]* the most commonly cited Messianic prophecy is [[The parables of Jesus]]* [[The teachings of Jesus]]* [[The death of Jesus]]* [[The resurrection of Jesus]]* [[Ascension of Christ]]* [[Jesus: Miscellaneous topicsIsaiah 53]]which talks about the suffering servant.

'''Articles / opinions[[John 11:35]]'''* [[Comments about Jesus Christ]]: ''{{Bible verse|John|11|35|lang=WEB}}''

'''QuotesBlaise Pascal'''* [[Bible quotes about : ''There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus]]* [[Quotes about Jesus]].''

'''See also'''* [[Justification, salvation and grace|What are grace, salvation and justificationKarl Barth]]'''* [[: ''Jesus does not give recipes that show the way to God]]as other teachers of religion do. He is himself the way.''

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