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Birth and Early Life

Jesus, known as the Christ, is central to Christian theology and history. His birth is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, which provide genealogies tracing His lineage to King David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38). The angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit, and she gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem (Luke 1:26-35; 2:4-7). This event fulfilled the prophecy of Micah 5:2, which foretold the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem.

The visit of the Magi, guided by a star, and the subsequent flight to Egypt to escape King Herod's massacre of infants, are significant events in His early life (Matthew 2:1-16). After Herod's death, Jesus' family returned to Nazareth, where He grew up (Matthew 2:19-23).

Ministry

Jesus began His public ministry around the age of thirty, following His baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River (Luke 3:21-23). This event marked the beginning of His ministry, as the Holy Spirit descended upon Him, and a voice from heaven declared, "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased" (Luke 3:22).

His ministry lasted approximately three years, during which He preached the Kingdom of God, performed miracles, and taught with authority. Jesus' teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), emphasized love, forgiveness, and righteousness. He performed numerous miracles, including healing the sick, raising the dead, and feeding thousands (Matthew 14:13-21; John 11:1-44).

Jesus also selected twelve apostles to follow Him closely and to be His witnesses (Mark 3:13-19). His ministry often challenged the religious leaders of the time, leading to increasing tension and opposition.

Death and Resurrection

The culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry was His crucifixion, a pivotal event in Christian theology. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, one of His apostles, Jesus was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death by crucifixion under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate (Matthew 26:47-27:26). His death is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 53, which describe the suffering servant.

Jesus' crucifixion took place at Golgotha, where He was mocked and crucified between two criminals (Matthew 27:33-44). His death is central to the Christian understanding of atonement, as He bore the sins of humanity (1 Peter 2:24).

On the third day after His death, Jesus rose from the dead, an event celebrated as the Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10). The Resurrection is foundational to Christian faith, as it demonstrates Jesus' victory over sin and death. He appeared to His disciples and many others over a period of forty days, providing them with final teachings and commissioning them to spread the Gospel (Acts 1:3-8).

Ascension and Ongoing Influence

Jesus' ascension into heaven occurred forty days after His resurrection. He was taken up before the eyes of His disciples, who were promised the coming of the Holy Spirit to empower them for their mission (Acts 1:9-11). The ascension signifies Jesus' exaltation and His ongoing intercessory role at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 7:25).

The impact of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection continues to shape Christian doctrine and practice. His teachings and the message of salvation through faith in Him are central to the New Testament writings and the mission of the Church. Jesus is recognized as the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world, whose return is anticipated by believers (Revelation 22:12-13).

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1 Corinthians 15:6
After that, he was seen of above five hundred brothers at once; of whom the greater part remain to this present, but some are fallen asleep.
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The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
... CHAPTER II. SOURCES FOR THE HISTORY OF CHRIST. Section 4. Traditional Origin
of the Synoptical Gospels. ... BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF JESUS. ...
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The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men.
... a few of its features; how many Gospels would have to be written to record the history
of all the moments of this mystical life of Jesus Christ in which ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section v the action of jesus.htm

Reference to the History of Christ.
... Chapter IX."Reference to the history of Christ. Stop your ears, therefore, when
any one speaks to you at variance with [787] Jesus Christ, who was descended ...
/.../chapter ix reference to the history.htm

A Memorable History to Make Clearly Understood in what the Force ...
... my friends, I am in truth a Christian, and believe in Jesus Christ, whom this man ...
A terrible history, and worthy of the gravest consideration in the subject we ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter viii a memorable history.htm

Jesus Christ an Example of Prayer
... prayer makes the history and hastens the triumph of His Church on earth. What an
inspiration and command to pray is the prayer life of Jesus Christ while in ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/vii jesus christ an example.htm

The Man Christ Jesus
... history. If the life of Jesus be a fable, then a perfect being has deceived us;
and this it is not possible for us to imagine. The life of Jesus Christ is ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the man christ jesus.htm

His Place in History
... to the Gentile mission, and the history of his life is the history of how ... In him
Jesus Christ went forth to evangelize the world, making use of his hands and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/stalker/the life of st paul/chapter i his place in.htm

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
... THURSDAY NIGHT - BEFORE ANNAS AND CAIAPHAS - PETER AND JESUS. ... ON THE RESURRECTION
OF CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. ... AN ABSTRACT OF JEWISH HISTORY FROM THE REIGN OF ...
//christianbookshelf.org/edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/

History of the Christian Church, Volume I
... Section 8. Central Position of Christ in the History of the World. Section
9. Judaism. Section 10. ... CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. Section 14. ...
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The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ
... Title Page. THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF. JESUS CHRIST. A Devotional History of our Lord's
Passion. BY. JAMES STALKER, DD. AUTHOR OF "LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST," "LIFE OF ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/title page.htm