Jesus
Jesus in the Bible — Paul's fellow worker from the circumcision (COL 4:11). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “savior; deliverer”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
Biography
Born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, Jesus is the promised Messiah and the Son of God. He began His public ministry around age 30, teaching about the Kingdom of God, performing miracles, and calling disciples. He was crucified under Pontius Pilate as an atonement for sin, rose from the dead on the third day, and ascended to heaven forty days later. Jesus is both fully God and fully man, the perfect sacrifice for humanity's redemption.
Significance
Jesus Christ is the central figure of all Scripture and human history. He is the promised seed who crushes the serpent's head, the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecy, and the only way of salvation.
Key Events
Names & Labels (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jesus in the Bible?
Jesus is described in the Bible as Paul's fellow worker from the circumcision (COL 4:11).
What does the name Jesus mean?
The name Jesus means “savior; deliverer” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.