“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8)
Introduction
Jesus Christ stands at the center of all history, all Scripture, and all of God’s redemptive work. He is not merely a figure of the past, nor only a teacher or moral example. He is the eternal Son of God, the Word made flesh, the Savior of sinners, the risen Lord, and the soon-returning King. From eternity past to eternity future, all things exist by Him and for Him.
This paper presents a comprehensive, biblical, and doctrinal teaching on Jesus Christ—His eternal existence, His incarnation and childhood, His earthly ministry, His sacrifice for sin, His resurrection and ascension, and His present and future work. Scripture alone is our authority, and Christ Himself is our focus.
Jesus Christ before time: His eternal and divine nature
Jesus did not begin in Bethlehem. He existed before creation, before angels, before time itself.
Scripture declares plainly: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Jesus is the Word—eternal, personal, divine. He was not created; He is Creator.
“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” (John 1:3)
Before Abraham, before Moses, before Adam, Jesus declared: “Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58)
This is the sacred name of God revealed in Exodus 3:14. Jesus openly claimed full deity.
His role in eternity
- He existed in glory with the Father (John 17:5).
- He shared perfect fellowship within the Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- He was the appointed Lamb “foreordained before the foundation of the world” (1 Peter 1:20).
The cross was not God’s reaction to sin; it was God’s eternal plan.
Jesus is not only Savior—He is Lord of all creation, ruler over angels, and heir of all things.
The incarnation: God made flesh
At the appointed time, the eternal Son entered human history.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Matthew 1:18–23). This was not myth or symbolism, but historical and prophetic fulfillment.
Why the virgin birth matters
- It confirms His divine origin.
- It preserves His sinless nature.
- It fulfills prophecy (Isaiah 7:14).
- It reveals God’s direct intervention in salvation.
Jesus was fully God and fully man—one Person with two natures, without confusion or division.
The childhood and early life of Jesus
Scripture gives limited but meaningful insight into Jesus’ early years.
His birth and infancy
- Born in Bethlehem, fulfilling Micah 5:2.
- Worshiped by shepherds and later by wise men.
- Threatened by Herod, leading to the family’s flight into Egypt (Matthew 2).
Even as an infant, Jesus was opposed by the powers of darkness.
His upbringing
Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a humble and despised town.
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” (Luke 2:40)
At age twelve, He astonished the teachers in the temple, declaring: “Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49)
Yet He submitted Himself to His earthly parents and lived in obedience (Luke 2:51).
The significance of His hidden years
- He experienced real human growth.
- He lived in submission and obedience.
- He sanctified ordinary life—work, family, and community.
Jesus knows human life not from a distance, but from experience.
The beginning of His public ministry
Jesus began His ministry around age thirty.
His baptism
At the Jordan River, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
- The Father spoke from heaven.
- The Spirit descended like a dove.
- The Son stood in obedience.
This moment revealed the Trinity and marked the start of His public mission.
His temptation
Immediately after, Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matthew 4).
Where Adam failed, Jesus overcame. Where Israel fell, Jesus stood firm. He defeated Satan using the Word of God, showing His sinless obedience.
The ministry of Jesus: teaching, healing, and authority
Jesus’ ministry was marked by power, compassion, and truth.
His teaching
Jesus taught with divine authority, not as the scribes.
- He proclaimed the kingdom of God.
- He called sinners to repentance.
- He revealed the heart of the Father.
The Sermon on the Mount, parables, and direct teachings exposed sin, corrected false religion, and revealed true righteousness.
His miracles
Jesus healed the sick, cleansed lepers, cast out demons, calmed storms, and raised the dead. These miracles were not displays of spectacle, but signs confirming His identity as the Messiah.
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power.” (Acts 10:38)
His compassion
Jesus welcomed sinners, touched the unclean, forgave the broken, and called the outcast. Yet He never compromised truth. Grace and truth met perfectly in Him.
The purpose of His coming: the sacrifice for sin
Jesus did not come merely to teach or heal. He came to die.
“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
The problem of sin
All humanity is fallen and separated from God (Romans 3:23). Sin demands judgment, and no human effort can remove guilt.
Jesus as the Lamb of God
John the Baptist declared: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29)
Jesus lived a sinless life, qualifying Him to be the perfect sacrifice.
The cross
At Calvary:
- Jesus bore our sins.
- He endured God’s judgment.
- He fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 53).
- He satisfied divine justice.
“He was wounded for our transgressions… and with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
Salvation was accomplished fully and finally at the cross.
The resurrection: victory over death
Jesus did not remain in the grave.
“Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.” (Luke 24:5–6)
The reality of the resurrection
- The tomb was empty.
- He appeared to many witnesses.
- He ate, spoke, and was touched.
- He conquered death permanently.
The resurrection proves:
- Jesus is the Son of God.
- The sacrifice was accepted.
- Death has been defeated.
- Believers will also rise.
Without the resurrection, the gospel collapses. With it, hope stands unshaken.
The ascension and present ministry of Christ
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven.
“And a cloud received him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9)
His present position
- Seated at the right hand of the Father.
- Exalted above all rule and authority.
- Given the name above every name.
His present work
- He intercedes for believers (Romans 8:34).
- He is Head of the Church.
- He sends the Holy Spirit.
- He reigns until all enemies are subdued.
Jesus is not absent—He is active.
Jesus Christ in prophecy and eternity to come
Jesus will return.
“This same Jesus… shall so come in like manner.” (Acts 1:11)
His second coming
- He will return in power and glory.
- He will judge the nations.
- He will defeat all evil.
- He will reign as King.
His eternal reign
Jesus will rule forever in righteousness. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that He is Lord (Philippians 2:10–11).
Eternity itself centers on Christ.
Conclusion
Jesus Christ is not merely part of the Christian faith—He is its foundation, message, and fulfillment. From eternity past to eternity future, He stands as Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, and King.
He entered time, lived among us, died for our sins, rose in victory, ascended in glory, and will return in judgment and mercy. To know Jesus is to know life. To reject Him is to remain in darkness.
The final question is not what we think of Jesus, but what we do with Him.
“What think ye of Christ?” (Matthew 22:42)