Who is Jesus?

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Who is Jesus? Jesus posed this question to His disciples, and it is one of the most profound inquiries in history. The humanity of Jesus’ human experiences makes Jesus the perfect substitute for us and enables Jesus to sympathize with our weaknesses. Equally important is Jesus’ divinity as fully God. Jesus is one person, with two distinct natures, fully God and fully human; this is known as the hypostatic union. This hypostatic union is essential for our salvation; as fully human, Jesus represents us before God; as fully divine, Jesus acts as a mediator between God and human beings and has the power to save us. According to CS Lewis, there are three theories regarding the identity of Jesus: liar (claiming to be God but knew he was not), lunatic (believing Himself to be God, but was not), or Lord (claiming to be God were true). Many skeptics argue that Jesus was merely a good teacher or moral leader. However, this view fails under scrutiny. Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, examined historical evidence concerning Jesus’ divinity and resurrection. The Apostle Peter's declaration recognizes Jesus as the Messiah, affirms belief in Jesus as the Son of the living God, and confirms the dual identity of Jesus as both human and divine. Jesus’ identity as fully human and fully divine sets Him apart from all others in history. His humanity enables Him to sympathize with us; His divinity empowers Him to save us. Together, these truths form the foundation of Christianity.