Jesus Christ The Real Story

Jesus Christ: The Real Story

Who was Jesus? Few dispute that a man named Jesus lived 2,000 years ago and that He was a great teacher who influenced the world from His time forward. But His story goes much deeper than that.

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Christ made a controversial claim: that He was the Son of God, the long-prophesied Messiah. This caused religious authorities in Jerusalem to reject Him, hate Him and eventually succeed in having Him put to death. But what does that mean for us?

This guide explores:

  • Who was Jesus Christ of Nazareth and where did He come from? 
  • What did Jesus teach? 
  • Was He God in the flesh? Was He only a man? 
  • Why did He die?
  • How is He still changing the world today?

Dive into the story of the greatest Man who ever lived and the misunderstood message He preached—the gospel of the coming Kingdom of God.

Table of Contents

A Bible opened to the beginning of the New Testament.

Introduction: Jesus Christ - The Real Story

4 minutes
What is the real story of Jesus Christ?
In 1961 an Italian expedition excavating Caesarea Maritima in Israel found this stone slab bearing the name of Pontius Pilate

Who - and What - Was Jesus Christ?

17 minutes
Who, really, was Jesus of Nazareth? Where did He really come from? If we understand that, it explains everything He did and said.
A artist illustration of galaxies.

Jesus Christ's Disciples Understood Him to Be the Creator

2 minutes
When the early followers of Christ say Jesus is the One through whom all things were created, they are clearly saying that Jesus is God.
A rock pillar formation.

Jesus Christ: 'The Rock' of the Old Testament

1 minute
Jesus Christ was the Rock of the Old Testament.
A lamb on top of green grass hill.

Jesus' Amazing Fulfillment of Prophecy

17 minutes
Jesus Christ accurately fulfilled the prophecies that were written hundreds of years before His birth.
A family walking in a wheat field towards an old barn.

The Family of God

2 minutes
The awesome destiny of mankind is to become part of God's family.
A cuneiform-covered cylinder.

The Bible Prophesied the Exact Year the Messiah Would Appear

2 minutes
An amazing prophecy in Daniel 9:25 gives the specific year the Messiah would appear.
A flock of sheep.

Was Jesus Born on Dec. 25?

3 minutes
A careful analysis of Scripture clearly indicates that December 25 is an unlikely date for Christ's birth.
A shroud in a tomb.

A Sinless and Miraculous Life

8 minutes
Jesus lived a sinless life filled with miracles.
A night sky filled with stars.

Could Jesus Perform Miracles?

2 minutes
Miracles do indeed happen. In Christ's case, the Father answered His every prayer and backed up His every command.
A spear lying on the dirt.

Did Jesus Really Die and Live Again?

25 minutes
One of the greatest proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He was-the Son of God and the only One through whom eternal life is offered-is His...
Illustration of various from of Roman crucifixion stakes.

Roman Forms of Crucifixion

4 minutes
Crucifixion wasn't always carried out the way we've seen it typically depicted in paintings and pictures.
A round stone in front of a tomb.

When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected?

5 minutes
How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday-afternoon crucifixion and a Sunday-morning resurrection? Examine what the Bible really...
Infographic of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection

2 minutes
View the chronology of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
A old scroll.

Do Other Nonbiblical Sources Confirm Jesus Christ's Existence?

5 minutes
Many people assume that, apart from the Bible, history is silent concerning Jesus of Nazareth.
Galaxies in space.

Much More Than a Man

9 minutes
Why is there so much controversy over one man? The simple answer is that He claimed to be God-and from the record was able to support that claim.
A night sky filled with stars.

Was Jesus a Created Being?

2 minutes
Jesus was not created. He existed from eternity along with God the Father.
A Bible opened to the beginning of the New Testament.

The God Who Became a Human Being

12 minutes
How could someone who is spirit, having lived for all eternity in the past, become human? Was Jesus a human being just like us? And when He was a...
People walking up a hill.

Jesus' Family Connections

4 minutes
When we read the Gospels carefully, we see a number of family connections that help us better understand certain events.
Busts of Roman citizens.

Did Jesus Have Long Hair?

3 minutes
Most people assume that Jesus had long hair. But is that accurate?
An open Bible laying on a table.

The Messiah's Misunderstood Mission

12 minutes
Jesus Christ's mission and teachings were misunderstood by most of those who saw and heard Him.
A Bible.

What Do 'Messiah' and 'Jesus Christ' Mean?

3 minutes
Both Christ and Messiah mean anointed or anointed one.
A lion and a lamb beside each other.

What Was Jesus' Gospel?

7 minutes
Do we really know the real Jesus? Do we really know what He is doing? Are we really preparing ourselves to be accepted and rewarded by Him when He...
A man's hands clasped on top of a Bible.

Salvation Is Entrance Into the Kingdom of God

4 minutes
Salvation is hardly ever explained the way Jesus explained it. Jesus expressed the idea of salvation and eternal life in terms of entrance into the...
An opened Bible.

Other Names for the Kingdom

3 minutes
Although most often called the Kingdom of God, occasionally other terms are used in describing the Kingdom.
A Bible.

Jesus' Teaching on God's Law

18 minutes
The common view is that the teachings of Christ in the New Testament annulled and replaced the teachings of the Old Testament. But do they?
A Bible opened to the Book of Deuteronomy.

Other Important Ways Jesus Fulfilled the Law

3 minutes
Jesus upheld the entire law by becoming the sacrifice for sin.
A woman reading a Bible.

Christ's New Commandment

2 minutes
Does this new commandment supersede the Ten Commandments and replace all other biblical laws?
Ten Commandment plaques

Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments?

4 minutes
The following passages in the New Testament confirm, either explicitly or by example, that Jesus and the apostles viewed the Ten Commandments...
A man reading a Bible.

Jesus Christ and the Festivals of the Bible

2 minutes
In addition to the biblical Sabbath day, Jesus observed the biblical festivals recorded in the Old Testament; the Gospels do not show Him ever being...
A crown of thorns, nails, hammer and post.

Who Killed Jesus?

9 minutes
The question that should be asked is, who really caused the death of Jesus Christ?
A crown of thorns.

Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of God

9 minutes
We need to comprehend the significance of Christ's crucifixion.
A model of the temple.

The Tearing of the Temple Veil

2 minutes
Why was this event so important that three of the Gospel writers mentioned the tearing of the Temple Veil?

Alive Again Today and Forever

4 minutes
What is Jesus Christ like today?
The sun from outerspace.

Your Date With Destiny: Meeting the Real Jesus

9 minutes
The Bible reveals that we each have a date with destiny when we will face Jesus and give account of our actions.
Terror of all kinds fills our world today. Suicide bombers, anthrax, radioactive "dirty" bombs, killer epidemics, kidnappings, gangs, rapes, murders, wars.

'Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!'

2 minutes
This is the time God's people through the ages have longed and prayed for: Your kingdom come.