Who is Jesus for you? 12.1 Who Do Religions Say Jesus Is?
1. Christianity (Biblical Teaching)
Jesus is:
God in the flesh (John 1:1,14; Colossians 2:9)
Son of God & Son of Man (Matthew 16:16; Mark 14:61–62)
Creator (Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2)
Savior of the world (John 3:16–17; 1 Timothy 1:15)
Only Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)
King of Kings & Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:16)
Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8)
Christianity teaches Jesus is fully God and fully man, crucified, resurrected, reigning, and returning.2. Islam
Islam teaches Jesus (Isa) is: A prophet, not God, Born of Mary by miracle, Did miracles, NOT crucified, NOT Son of God
Qur’an references:
Jesus is a prophet: Surah 4:171
Denies divinity: Surah 5:72
Denies crucifixion: Surah 4:157
Islam rejects: ❌ Jesus’ deity ❌ His crucifixion ❌ His resurrection bur Jesus is respected—but not wor3. Judaism
Judaism teaches: Jesus is not the Messiah, Not divine, Often viewed as a false teacher
Judaism still awaits a future Messiah.4. Jehovah’s Witnesses
Teach: Jesus is Michael the Archangel, First created being
Not Almighty God, their translation changes John 1:1 to “a god.”
Reject: ❌ Trinity ❌ Eternal deity of Christ5. Mormonism (LDS Church)
Teaches: Jesus is a created spirit being, Brother of Lucifer
Became a god later, Not eternally God
Contradicts John 1:1 and Colossians 2:9.6. Hinduism
Often views Jesus as:, A holy teacher, Avatar, Spiritual master
No belief in Jesus as exclusive Savior.7. Buddhism
Sees Jesus as: Enlightened teacher, Moral example
Rejects:❌ God ❌ Savior ❌ Resurrection
8. Bahá’í Faith
Jesus is: One of many manifestations of God, Equal to Buddha, Muhammad, etc.
Rejects Jesus’ uniqueness.
