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Jesus
Understanding the person at the centre of Christianity

Christianity does not begin with a rulebook, a moral code, or a religious institution.

It begins with a person.

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Everything Christians believe — about God, humanity, suffering, forgiveness, hope, and the future — flows from how they understand Jesus.

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If Christianity is true, it is true because of him.
If it is not, it stands or falls with him.

 

This section exists to help you understand who Jesus is, what he taught, and why he continues to matter — without pressure, exaggeration, or fear.

 

Why Jesus Matters

 

Jesus is not presented in Christianity as:

  • merely a wise teacher

  • merely a moral example

  • merely a spiritual guide

 

He is presented as something far more challenging — and more compelling.

 

Christians believe that in Jesus:

  • God is revealed, not hidden

  • love takes human form

  • power is redefined through self-giving

  • truth is lived, not merely spoken

 

These are large claims.

 

This section explores them slowly and carefully.

 

What This Section Is — and Isn’t

 

This section is:

  • rooted in the biblical accounts of Jesus’ life

  • honest about complexity and disagreement

  • attentive to historical context

  • shaped by how Jesus actually lived and taught

 

It is not:

  • an attempt to pressure belief

  • a demand for instant conclusions

  • a sentimental portrait that avoids difficulty

 

Jesus himself does not rush people.

 

This section follows his pace.

 

How This Section Is Organised

 

You don’t need to read everything.
Choose what draws your attention.

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A Note on Tone

This section is written for:

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  • those exploring Christianity for the first time

  • those returning after distance or hurt

  • those who believe, but want depth rather than slogans

 

You are not expected to agree with everything you read.

 

Understanding comes before trust.

 

And trust, if it grows, grows honestly.

 

Jesus and Pressure

One of the striking features of Jesus’ life is how rarely he coerces belief.

 

He invites.

 

He questions.

 

He tells stories.

 

He allows people to walk away.

 

This section reflects that posture.

You are free to:

  • pause

  • question

  • disagree

  • return later

 

Jesus does not require rushed conclusions.

 

Where to Begin

 

If you’d like a gentle starting point, you might begin with:

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  • Who Is Jesus? — an overview of his identity and significance

  • The Kingdom of God — the heart of his message

  • Why Jesus Had to Die — a careful look at the cross

  • The Resurrection — hope grounded in renewal, not escape

 

Or simply start with what feels most compelling.

 

A Quiet Invitation

 

You don’t need to decide what you think about Jesus today.

 

You’re invited to:

  • pay attention

  • read carefully

  • notice what resonates — and what resists

 

Christian faith has never been at its best when it rushes people.

 

Understanding Jesus is not a sprint.
It is a process of attention.

And that process is always welcome here.

 

“Come and see.”

That invitation still stands.

Who Is Jesus?

Did Jesus Really Exist?
The Historical Jesus
Jesus: Fully God and Fully Human
Jesus and the Trinity
Jesus in the Old Testament Story

What Did Jesus Teach?

Jesus’ Message: The Kingdom of God
Kingdom vs Empire
Why Jesus Spoke in Stories
Jesus as a Wisdom Teacher
Hard Sayings of Jesus
More Hard Sayings of Jesus

How Did Jesus Live?

Jesus and Women
Jesus and the Marginalised
Jesus and His Disciples
Jesus and Mary (His Mother)
Jesus and Solitude
Jesus’ Anger
Jesus and Healing

Why Did Jesus Die?

Why Jesus Had to Die
Who Wanted Jesus Dead — and Why

Resurrection, Reign, and Hope

Resurrection: Not Escapism,
but New Creation
Ascension: Jesus Reigns, Not Retreats
Jesus Today

Jesus and You

Jesus Reveals the Father
Jesus as Mediator
Building a Real Relationship with Jesus
Becoming Like Jesus

Questions People Ask About Jesus

Is Jesus the Only Way?
Why Didn’t Jesus End Slavery?
Why Did Jesus Talk About Judgment?
Did Jesus Expect to Return in the First Century?
Has Jesus Already Returned?
Why Didn’t Jesus Heal Everyone?
Why Do Christians Disagree About Jesus?

Ways to Explore Further

A Timeline of Jesus’ Life
Geography of Jesus
Jesus in Twelve Encounters
Jesus and Mary (His Mother)
Meet Jesus · Follow Jesus · Walk with Jesus
Follow Jesus in 30 Days
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