Who Is Jesus? Answering Questions, Debunking Myths
Jesus of Nazareth is not a myth, not a legend, and certainly not a unicorn. He was a real man in history, known in Hebrew as Yeshua bar Yosef—“Jesus, son of Joseph.” He was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, and worked with His hands as a builder.
But the records show He was far more than an ordinary man. Around the age of thirty, Jesus began a public ministry that shook the ancient world. He healed the sick, restored sight to the blind, cast out demons, and taught with an authority that astonished crowds. He called people to repentance and declared the coming Kingdom of God.
His teachings—love your enemies, forgive freely, care for the poor—challenged the norms of the day. But His claim to be the Son of God placed Him in direct conflict with the religious leaders. They accused Him of blasphemy, while Roman authorities feared His growing influence.
Jesus was betrayed, arrested, and put on trial. He was scourged, mocked, and forced to carry a cross to the place of execution. Crucifixion was Rome’s most brutal punishment, and Jesus endured it in full view of the city.
And yet, three days later, His tomb was found empty. His followers proclaimed they had seen Him alive again. Their message spread across the Roman world, transforming lives and turning fearful fishermen into bold witnesses willing to die for their testimony.
Historical Evidence Outside the Bible
Even non-biblical sources confirm key details:
• Tacitus, a Roman historian, wrote that “Christus…suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of Pontius Pilate.”
• Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian, described Jesus as a wise man who performed “wonderful works” and noted His crucifixion.
• Pliny the Younger, a Roman governor, recorded that early Christians gathered regularly to worship Christ “as to a god.”
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