Authority

The identity of Jesus, who he really was and what he really did, is one of the perennial questions of thoughtful people, one that seems to resurface in new ways in every era. Some people imagine Jesus as a great teacher, others as a fiery prophet. Still others think of Jesus as an amazing miracle worker or a spiritual guru or an inspiring example. Who does the Bible portray Jesus to be? And what difference does it make to us? How does the question of Jesus's identity change how we respond to him?