Learn More About Who Jesus Is
Getting to know Jesus is an ongoing process. It is a daily, dynamic relationship. Check out the following articles to learn more about who Jesus is. Learn about his life and ministry. Find out what mattered to him and how he approached important issues.
Jesus, Who Was He?
Is John 14:6 a fair reflection of what Jesus taught about himself? Did he really teach that he was the only way to the Father?
Critical Perspectives: Searching for the Historical Jesus
Learn about Jesus in the context of first century historical documents.
Jesus Christ in the New Testament
He is the most influential figure in history. Find out what the New Testament has to say about his life, death, and kingdom.
Jesus’ Genealogy
Jesus’ genealogy is included in Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the Christmas story. Learn why genealogy was an important part of Jesus’ birth.
Jesus and Animals
For many North Americans, interactions with animals are summarized neatly in terms of pets, pests, and meat. Yet the lives of the ancient Israelites and the early Christians were filled with animals. They play important roles in Biblical stories as a source of praise to God and revelation of the nature of faith, humility and peace.
Jesus and Natural Resources
Many North Americans are well aware that our lands and waters are being depleted of the very natural resources that sustain us. We struggle with the tension between conservation and consumerism, not wanting to acknowledge that our own consumption contributes to the depletion of resources.
Jesus and Water
Images of water pervade the Gospel stories, symbolizing chaos, rebirth, and new life. Jesus was baptized in water, walked on water, and turned water into wine. These and other narratives are grounded in the stories and experiences of the ancient Israelites, who used ideas about water to better understand their God.
Jesus and Wilderness
Jesus performed much of his ministry in urban settings, yet many of his most transformative moments occurred in outdoor settings—bodies of water, mountaintops, and wilderness.
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