No one in history has been talked about more — or argued about more — than Jesus of Nazareth. Some call him a good teacher, others a prophet. Jesus himself made far bigger claims: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6, ESV)
The Bible presents Jesus as truly God and truly human. He is "God from God, Light from Light" (Nicene Creed), the eternal Son who "became truly human". He was born, grew up, worked, wept, ate with outcasts, healed the sick and taught with authority.
He came on a mission: to give his life as a ransom and to rise again. His death and resurrection are the centre of human history and the hinge of every Christian's hope.
He is also a King. "The kingdom of God is at hand," he announced (Mark 1:15, ESV). He calls everyone to turn and trust him, and he welcomes all who come.
And he is gentle. To the tired and burdened he says: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28, ESV)
Go deeper: R. C. Sproul, Who Is Jesus? (free ebook, Ligonier).