Topical Bible: Jesus, the Christ by Peter and Other Disciples

Bible > Topical > Jesus, the Christ by Peter and Other Disciples

◄ Jesus, the Christ by Peter and Other Disciples ►

Jump to: Nave's • Library • Subtopics • Terms

Topical Encyclopedia

Introduction:
Jesus, the Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, believed to be the incarnate Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life, death, and resurrection are foundational to Christian faith and theology. The accounts of His life and teachings are primarily found in the New Testament Gospels, and His significance is further expounded upon in the epistles and other New Testament writings.

Names and Titles:
Jesus is referred to by various names and titles throughout the Scriptures, each reflecting a different aspect of His identity and mission. "Jesus" is the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." "Christ" is derived from the Greek "Christos," meaning "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." Other titles include "Son of God," "Son of Man," "Lord," "Savior," "Emmanuel" (meaning "God with us"), and "King of Kings."

Birth and Early Life:
The birth of Jesus is described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. He was born in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14: "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel." His birth was announced by angels and witnessed by shepherds and wise men from the East. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, and little is known about His early life except for an account of His visit to the Temple at age twelve (Luke 2:41-52).

Ministry:
Jesus began His public ministry around the age of thirty, following His baptism by John the Baptist and His temptation in the wilderness. His ministry lasted approximately three years, during which He preached about the Kingdom of God, performed miracles, and taught with authority. Key elements of His teaching include the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), parables, and discourses on love, forgiveness, and righteousness.

Miracles:
Jesus performed numerous miracles, which served as signs of His divine authority and compassion. These included healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out demons, and controlling nature. Notable miracles include the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14), walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33), and raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).

Death and Resurrection:
The crucifixion of Jesus is the pivotal event in Christian theology, seen as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of humanity. Jesus was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death by crucifixion under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. His death fulfilled numerous Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 53:5: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed."

Three days after His death, Jesus rose from the dead, an event celebrated as the Resurrection. This victory over sin and death is central to Christian belief, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."

Ascension and Second Coming:
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and many others over a period of forty days. He then ascended into heaven, as described in Acts 1:9-11. Christians believe in His promised return, known as the Second Coming, when He will judge the living and the dead and establish His eternal kingdom.

Teachings and Legacy:
The teachings of Jesus emphasize love, mercy, and justice. His commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:39) and the Great Commission to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19) continue to inspire and guide Christians worldwide. Jesus' life and message have profoundly influenced Western civilization and continue to be a source of hope and transformation for millions.

Nave's Topical Index

Mark 1:16-20
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Nave's Topical Index

Luke 5:3-11
And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
Nave's Topical Index

Library

The First Disciples.
... Note, too, that Jesus is not sought in vain. ... The description of Andrew as Peter's
brother shows the importance ... Christ and the apostles began their work at home ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the first disciples.htm

Peter's Repentance
... pleasing, the self-trusting, the self-seeking Peter, full of ... but now filled with
the Spirit and the life of Jesus. Christ had done it for him by the Holy Spirit ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/peters repentance.htm

Jesus Makes his First Disciples.
... [It appears that Peter afterward removed ... of Philip to suit his later knowledge of
Christ's parentage ... John has already declared the divine origin of Jesus (ver.14 ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxi jesus makes his first.htm

The Promise Given to Peter not Restricted to Him, but Applicable ...
... words seem to be addressed as to Peter only, "Whatsoever ... say to the Saviour, "Thou
art the Christ, the Son ... of God saying concerning Him, "Lord Jesus," and to ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/11 the promise given to.htm

Jesus Gives his Last Commands to his Helpers
... apostles, "Brothers, what are we to do?" Peter answered, "Say ... be baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ, that your ... With many other words he warned and urged them ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus gives his last commands.htm

The First Disciples: ii. Simon Peter
... the saying with which our Lord received Peter seems to ... Thou art Simon, the son of
Jonas.' Christ may, no ... declaration of the next chapter that Jesus knew both ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the first disciples ii simon.htm

On the Same Words of the Gospel of John. xxi. 15, "Simon, Son of ...
... For each several time the Lord Jesus said to ... that they feed Christ's sheep for Christ,
not for ... do?" He was speaking of the other disciples; Peter could not say ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xcvii on the same.htm

After the Resurrection Day.
... supper, and said, "Lord, who is he that betrayeth thee?" Peter therefore seeing ... BUT
THESE ARE WRITTEN, THAT YE MAY BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE SON ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his last week/after the resurrection day.htm

Seventh Appearance of Jesus.
... John, having believed in the resurrection of Jesus even before ... and he recognized
that it was Christ who had ... The arduous task of fishing had caused Peter to lay ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxl seventh appearance of jesus.htm

Christ's Transfiguration
... Sabbath; our blessed Lord takes Peter, John, and James: Why did not the Lord Jesus
Christ take more ... He loved Peter, and all the other disciples; yet John ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/christs transfiguration.htm