For over 2000 years people have debated the identity of this man who turned the world upside down. He’s been labelled a religious leader, a good teacher, a political revolutionary or even just a nice man. No credible historian will say Jesus did not exist because there is far too much evidence, so the really important question is – who do you say Jesus is? Jesus asked Peter, one of the first Disciples, who he believed him to be. He replied, “You are the Christ, Son of the living God”.
That is probably the most critical question you will ever have to answer.
We believe the answer is found in the pages of the Bible. It tells us that Jesus was indeed a man, where he was born and where he died, but it also tells us that Jesus was God incarnate – God in human form. He was both fully man and fully God. Jesus was conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit, lived an amazing sinless life, and at the appointed time was crucified on a cross, rising to life again on the third day.
Why Is That Significant?
It was part of God’s masterplan to redeem mankind and bring us back to Himself. Jesus died in order to pay the price for our sins, something we couldn’t do for ourselves. He was the promised Saviour who came into the world to save us and set us free. Free from separation from God, free from the penalty of sin, free to live life in all its fullness.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news. It declares that Jesus died, but rose again, proving that He had indeed conquered sin and death. For all who believe in him, accepting His free gift of salvation, there would be new liberty and new life.
“Dear Jesus, I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have done wrong in my thoughts and actions and by living my life without you. I am sorry and ask you to forgive me. I receive your love and grace for me and accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Help me believe in you and love you every day. Help me to show the world what you are like and how great your love is.
In Jesus Name, Amen.”