The Life of Jesus Christ

Was Jesus Christ a jew?

Jesus Christ, as described in Christian theology, was not merely a Jew in the ethnic or religious sense, Jesus was the divine Son of God, the second person of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), who took on human form through the incarnation.

The History of Jesus Christ:

While he was born into a Jewish family in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, and lived within Jewish cultural and legal contexts—such as observing festivals and teaching in synagogues—Jesus Christ, transcends human ethnicity or heritage.

His virgin birth by the Holy Spirit meant he had no earthly biological father from the line of Judah in the usual sense; instead, he was eternally begotten of the Father, fully God and fully man.

This divine nature as the Godhead figure (part of the triune God) supersedes any categorization as “a Jew,” since God is spirit and not bound by human tribal or national identities.

Thus, emphasizing his Jewish background risks diminishing the profound truth that Jesus is the eternal Son of God, who came to fulfill and transcend the law and prophets, offering salvation to all humanity beyond ethnic boundaries.

Christians, your kingdom is not on this earth. Your kingdom is in heaven, in the afterlife.

(Ephesians 6:12 – NIV): “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”

“We wrestle not against flesh and blood” comes from Ephesians 6:12. It teaches that our real struggle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil—rulers, authorities, and powers of darkness in the heavenly realms. This is why believers must put on the full armor of God to stand firm.

Your body is physical, the mind spiritual.

After his teachings; Jesus ascended back into Heaven.

The Death of Jesus Christ

Christians believe that Jesus Christ died by crucifixion on a Friday (traditionally called Good Friday) during the Passover season, around AD 30 or AD 33, at about 3 p.m., as a sacrifice for humanity’s sins according to the Scriptures.

After his death, his body was buried in a new tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea, where it was wrapped in linen cloths with spices and sealed with a large stone, fulfilling prophecies and confirming he was truly dead.

On the third day—early on Sunday morning (Easter Sunday)—Jesus rose bodily from the dead, conquering death and sin, as affirmed in the core Christian creed that “Christ died for our sins… was buried… and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Following the resurrection of Jesus, Jesus appeared to his disciples and others over a period of 40 days, after which he ascended bodily into heaven in their sight, For Jesus to sit at the right hand of God, the Father, the ascension of Jesus is described as in a glorified, spiritual form no longer bound by earthly limitations.

Father, Son, holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ ascended back into spiritual form.

The 40 Days Jesus Proved He Was Alive

Jesus’ 40 Days After Resurrection: Appearances That Changed Everything.

Christians believe that after his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples and others over a period of 40 days, as stated in Acts 1:3, where he presented himself alive by many convincing proofs, appeared to them repeatedly, and spoke about the kingdom of God. These appearances began on the day of his resurrection (Easter Sunday) and included encounters such as with Mary Magdalene at the tomb (John 20:11-18), with two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35), with Peter individually (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5), with the disciples (without Thomas) in a locked room in Jerusalem that evening (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23), and then a week later with Thomas present to address his doubts by showing his wounds (John 20:26-29). Other appearances occurred, such as to seven disciples by the Sea of Galilee where he reinstated Peter and shared a meal (John 21), and to over 500 believers at once (1 Corinthians 15:6), demonstrating his bodily resurrection through actions like eating, being touched, and conversing to dispel any notion that he was a spirit or hallucination.

During these 40 days, Jesus also appeared to his half-brother James (1 Corinthians 15:7) and provided further teachings and instructions to the apostles, expounding on how the Scriptures pointed to him, fulfilling prophecies about his suffering, death, and resurrection (Luke 24:44-48), and commissioning them to be witnesses of these events to all nations, promising the Holy Spirit’s empowerment (Acts 1:4-8; Matthew 28:18-20). He emphasized the kingdom of God, prepared his followers for their future mission, and offered final proofs of his victory over death before leading them out to the Mount of Olives near Bethany, where he blessed them and ascended into heaven (Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11). This period solidified the disciples’ faith, transformed their fear into bold proclamation, and laid the foundation for the early church’s growth.

The Message From Jesus Christ: Love, Grace, and the Kingdom

This is what What Jesus Really Meant by “Follow Me”. Repent, Believe, and Receive Eternal Life

The core message of Jesus Christ can be summed up in one revolutionary idea: God’s unconditional love for every human being is so profound that He personally entered human history to rescue us from sin, death, and separation from Him. Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is near, calling people to repent (turn from self-centered living), believe in the good news, and follow Him.

He revealed that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength—and to love our neighbor as ourselves—even extending that love to enemies and outsiders. Through His sinless life, sacrificial death on the cross, and bodily resurrection, He demonstrated that forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life are freely offered as a gift of grace to anyone who trusts in Him, regardless of their past. In essence, Jesus’ message is an open invitation: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)—a call to be transformed by divine love and to live as agents of that same love in a broken world.