At some point in life, all of us have asked: Who is Jesus to me? Sometimes, the answer isn’t very clear. Other times, we think we know, but our idea of Jesus may be distorted by the distractions of the world, our sins, or the wounds we carry. Without realizing it, we put Jesus in the background and drift away from Him.
Yet, despite this, Jesus never moves away from us. He remains who He is: the Son of God, our Savior, who loves us with eternal love.
The truth is, we can never fully comprehend Jesus. He is an inexhaustible fountain of love, wisdom, and mercy. As Saint Paul wrote:
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” (Romans 11:33–34)
Still, it is possible to get closer to the answer. The Church, in her wisdom, offers us light to discover who Jesus is — and who He is not.
Who Is Jesus?
1. The Son of God
Jesus is the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity. He is God the Son, consubstantial with the Father — that is, of the same divine nature. From all eternity, He is united with the Father and the Holy Spirit in perfect communion of love. He was not created but eternally begotten of the Father. This is one of the central truths of our faith: Jesus is truly God, neither inferior nor subordinate to the Father, but equal in majesty, glory, and power.
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)
2. True God and True Man
In the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus took on human nature without ceasing to be God (see John 1:14; Philippians 2:6–8). He knows our pains, struggles, and joys because He lived among us.
3. The Savior
He came into the world to set us free from sin and eternal death. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He reconciled us with the Father (see John 3:16; Romans 5:8). There is no other name by which we can be saved (see Acts 4:12).
4. The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet. He is the only mediator between God and humanity. He declared:
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
5. The Promised Messiah
Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, announced and awaited throughout the history of Israel. From Genesis to the Prophets, Scripture speaks of the One who would come to save, heal, free, and establish God’s Kingdom. In Him are fulfilled all the promises God made to His people: He is the offspring of the woman who would crush the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15), the Suffering Servant of Isaiah (Isaiah 53), the new David, the Emmanuel — “God with us” (Isaiah 7:14). Jesus is the fulfillment and realization of all messianic hope. Therefore, we can confidently proclaim: Jesus is the Messiah, the promised and long-awaited Savior, who came not only to free Israel but to redeem all humanity.
6. The Lamb of God, the Good Shepherd, the Holy One of God
Each of these titles reveals something profound and beautiful about Jesus’ heart: the love that gives itself completely, like the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29); the tender guidance and protection, like the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them (John 10:11–14); and the holiness that attracts and transforms, like the Holy One of God before whom we recognize our brokenness and long for a new life (Mark 1:24). These are not mere poetic titles — they express who Jesus is, what He does, and what He desires to accomplish in each of us.
Who Jesus Is Not
In times of confusion and relativism, it’s also important to clear up common misconceptions:
- Jesus is not a creation of God. He is eternal, and was with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1–3).
- Jesus is not a myth, an idea, or just a symbol. He is a real historical person, whose existence is confirmed by both Christian and non-Christian sources.
- Jesus is not merely a spirit or a force. He came in the flesh (1 John 4:2–3), and to deny that, according to Scripture, is the mark of the antichrist.
Jesus and Me: A Personal Response
Knowing who Jesus is matters — but it’s not enough to know it intellectually. He wants a personal relationship with each of us. Jesus asks you and me, just as He asked His disciples:
“But who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15)
That question echoes through the centuries and lands today in our hearts. Like Peter, we can answer:
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” (Matthew 16:16)
But what does that mean in real life?
- Do I live as if He is truly my Lord?
- Do I seek to know Him in prayer and in His Word?
- Is He the center of my life or just a part of it?
Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. All things were created through Him, by Him, and for Him (Colossians 1:16–17). That includes you and me. We were made for Him, and only in Him do we find true meaning, peace, and salvation.
Without Jesus, everything loses its foundation. Life becomes fragmented, values become confused, and the heart grows restless and empty. With Him, everything lights up: our suffering gains meaning, our steps become steady, and even small joys are filled with eternity. Jesus is the meaning of all things visible and invisible, and in Him everything finds its true order and beauty.
A Choice That Changes Everything
Jesus makes us an invitation: to allow Him to be the center of our life. That means receiving His love, following His steps, and letting Him transform our way of thinking, feeling, and living.
It’s not an easy choice, but it’s the only one that truly gives meaning to life. With Him, even the hardest trials can be faced with hope. Without Him, everything becomes shallow and disoriented.
Now that you know a little more about who Jesus is, carry this light forward. Reflect, pray, go deeper — and above all, give witness. Because those who truly meet Jesus can’t keep Him to themselves.
“Those who seek me will find me.” (Proverbs 8:17)
Today, with freedom and sincerity, answer silently in your heart: Who is Jesus to me?
That answer could be the beginning of a new life — and perhaps the starting point for others to find Him through you.
If this message touched your heart, share it with someone who also needs to rediscover who Jesus is.
Updated on: May 16, 2025.
