Jesus: History and Salvation

Jesus of Nazareth was born over 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem.

His birth was miraculous born to Mary, a virgin, by the power of the Holy Spirit. His coming had been prophesied for thousands of years in the Old Testament.

He grew up in a small town called Nazareth, living a simple life as a carpenter. At age 30, He began His public ministry:

• • He healed the sick.
• • He opened blind eyes.
• • He raised the dead.
• • He cast out demons.
• • He taught with authority no one had ever heard before.
• • He showed compassion to the broken, rejected, and sinful.

Thousands followed Him. But many religious leaders became jealous and hated Him.

Even though He was innocent, Jesus was arrested, beaten, mocked, and sentenced to die.

Jesus was nailed to a wooden cross.

He did not die because people were stronger than Him.

He died because He chose to.

Why?

Because every human is separated from God by sin. No amount of good works can fix that.

So Jesus stepped in.

• • He took our punishment.
• • He carried our guilt.
• • He paid our debt.
• • He died the death we deserved.

His last words were, "It is finished."

Meaning the price for salvation was fully paid.

Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead not as a spirit, but physically and fully alive.

Over 500 people saw Him after He resurrected.

The resurrection proved:

• • Jesus is the Son of God.
• • Death has no power over Him.
• • His sacrifice was accepted by God.
• • Salvation is real, eternal, and unstoppable.

Salvation is not something you earn.

It is a gift from God through Jesus Christ.

Salvation means:

• • Your sins are forgiven.
• • You become a child of God.
• • You receive eternal life.
• • You are no longer separated from God.
• • You have a new heart, new purpose, new life.
• • The Holy Spirit lives inside you.

Salvation is not religion. It is relationship.

Not rules but grace.

Not fear but freedom.

The Bible says:

"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."
— Acts 16:31

Salvation comes when you:

• • Believe Jesus is the Son of God.
• • Believe He died for your sins.
• • Believe He rose from the dead.
• • Receive Him as your Lord and Savior.

It is that simple because Jesus already did the hard part.

For the blind, Jesus is the Light.

For the hungry, Jesus is the Bread.

For the thirsty, Jesus is the Water of Life.

For the sick, Jesus is the Healer.

For the dead, Jesus is Life.

For the prisoner, Jesus is Freedom.

For the lonely, Jesus is the Friend.

For the liar, Jesus is the Truth.

For the traveler, Jesus is the Way.

For the wise, Jesus is the Wisdom.

For the defendant, Jesus is the Lawyer.

For the lost, Jesus is the Savior.

For the anxious, Jesus is Peace.

For the broken, Jesus is Restoration.

For the ashamed, Jesus is Forgiveness.

For the weak, Jesus is Strength.

For the fearful, Jesus is Courage.

For those in darkness, Jesus is the Morning Sun.

For the hopeless, Jesus is the Promise.

For the burdened, Jesus is Rest.

For the sinner, Jesus is Mercy.

For the rejected, Jesus is Acceptance.

For the confused, Jesus is Clarity.

For the grieving, Jesus is Comfort.

For the crying, Jesus is the One who listens.

For the wandering, Jesus is the Shepherd.

For the hurting, Jesus is the Gentle Healer.

For the poor, Jesus is Provider.

For the broken home, Jesus is Restoration.

For the dreamer, Jesus is Purpose.

For the lost child, Jesus is Father.

For the battle-tired heart, Jesus is Victory.

For the homeless, Jesus is Shelter.

For the ones drowning in guilt, Jesus is Grace.

For the ones drowning in pain, Jesus is Relief.

For the ones drowning in life, Jesus is Rescue.

For the sinner who thinks they are too far gone, Jesus is the One who runs toward them.