Core Questions & Answers

Seventeen questions about Jesus, explained from a Christian perspective with sources and room for further inquiry.

These answers explain a Christian understanding of Jesus. Historical evidence, theological interpretation and personal belief are distinguished. Readers are welcome to question the reasoning and compare perspectives.

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Question 01

If Jesus won, why is there still so much suffering, and why has he not returned?

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What is the good news in one sentence, and what difference does it make on a Tuesday?

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How have Jesus and the Bible been misused, misread and perverted, and what does that prove?

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Do the differences between the Gospels weaken or strengthen the case?

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Scripture references support the explanation; they do not make every historical interpretation settled. See our method and review status.

Core Questions & Answers

Why did God send Jesus into the world?

How can Jesus be fully human and fully God at the same time?

What was the path of Jesus, and why did it take that shape?

What do the death and resurrection of Jesus reveal about God's plan?

Why does the death of Jesus deal with human sin?

Did Jesus come to show us how to live, and what does following him involve?

What did Jesus mean when he said the kingdom of God is within you?

Did Jesus actually exist, and can the Gospels be trusted?

Did Jesus claim to be God, or did his followers invent it later?

Why did Jesus teach in parables instead of plain statements?

Could God not simply forgive? Why was the cross necessary?

What did Jesus actually ask of people?

If Jesus is the only way, what about everyone else?

If Jesus won, why is there still so much suffering, and why has he not returned?

What is the good news in one sentence, and what difference does it make on a Tuesday?

How have Jesus and the Bible been misused, misread and perverted, and what does that prove?

Do the differences between the Gospels weaken or strengthen the case?