How to Know Jesus Personally – Start Your Faith Journey TodaySample

Who is Jesus, and why is He so important—not only today but for two millennia? How can a simple carpenter, without political power, an army, or wealth, be the most influential person in human history—so much so that even our calendar is based on Him?

No matter who you are, the person who shaped human history more than anyone else deserves to be studied—especially since He is mentioned in all major world religions. Some see Him as a prophet, a revolutionary, a miracle worker, or an enlightened teacher. But who did Jesus claim to be? Let’s find out!

First, can we trust the four Gospels as real eyewitness accounts of Jesus' life? Yes, because the New Testament is the most historically tested book of all time. There are over 5,800 ancient Greek copies of the Gospels, and despite differences—mainly spelling errors—the content remains remarkably consistent.

The earliest Gospel manuscripts (copies) date back to the beginning of the second century. These copies, found in Egypt, allow us to calculate that the original Gospels were written within the first century, during the lifetime of those who witnessed Jesus’ life. They also correspond and are even referred to in other New Testament documents, like the letters of Paul, which date back to about 20 years after Jesus’ death. By contrast, we have only about 10-20 ancient manuscripts regarding Julius Caesar’s life, written 900 years after his time. Yet, no historian questions their legitimacy. The many commentaries of early church fathers alone could reconstruct the Gospels in detail! From both a historical and archaeological perspective, the four Gospels are the reliable sources about Jesus of Nazareth.

But the crucial question remains: Who did Jesus claim to be? He didn’t just call Himself a teacher or prophet—He claimed to be the Son of God. This brings us to the well-known “Trilemma” argument: He is either a Liar, Lunatic, or Lord. If Jesus wasn’t truly God, then He was either lying or delusional. But considering His wisdom, miracles, and impact, He could not have been a fraud or insane. The only logical conclusion is that He was telling the truth.

Even today, His influence is unmatched. His teachings shaped laws, ethics, and entire civilizations. Who did you believe Jesus was? Let’s find out what Jesus said about Himself!