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Son of God, Messiah, Savior

Jesus of Nazareth

c. 4 BC – AD 33

Life

Eternal Son of God, incarnate of the Virgin Mary, lived sinlessly, died for sins, rose bodily, ascended, and reigns as Lord of all. He will return to judge and reign.

Born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, baptized in the Jordan, crucified outside Jerusalem, risen on the third day, ascended.

Key Facts

  • Born in Bethlehem
  • Baptized by John
  • Tempted in wilderness
  • ~3-year ministry
  • Crucified under Pilate
  • Rose on the third day
  • Ascended
  • Coming again

Why this matters

The central figure of all Scripture and history; only Savior of the world.

Contemporaries

Mary, mother of Jesus

Mother of the Messiah

c. 18 BC – AD 48

Joseph of Nazareth

Earthly father of Jesus

c. 25 BC – AD 20

John the Baptist

Forerunner of Christ

c. 5 BC – AD 28

Peter

Apostle

c. AD 1–64

John the Apostle

Apostle, beloved disciple

c. AD 6–100

Paul (Saul of Tarsus)

Apostle to the Gentiles

c. AD 5–67

Barnabas

Son of Encouragement

Apostolic

Timothy

Paul's young companion, pastor of Ephesus

Apostolic

Luke

Physician, historian

Apostolic