100 Truths About Jesus Christ

With Academic Footnotes

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Max Shimba Ministries Org.

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1. Jesus claimed to be God

In John 8:24 and 8:58, Jesus invokes the “I AM” formula, identifying Himself with the divine name revealed in Exodus 3:14. This claim provoked charges of blasphemy from His audience.[1]

2. Jesus is called God

John 1:1, 14, John 20:28, Colossians 2:9, Titus 2:13, and Hebrews 1:8 each explicitly attribute deity to Jesus.[2]

3. Jesus is the image of the invisible God

Hebrews 1:3 and Colossians 1:15 affirm that Jesus is the visible manifestation and “exact representation” of God’s being.[3]

4. Jesus is eternal

Hebrews 7:24 proclaims the “permanent priesthood” of Christ; John 8:58 and Micah 5:2 ascribe eternality to Him.[4]

5. Jesus created all things

John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16-17 state that all things were created through Him and for Him.[5]

6. Jesus existed before all things

John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:17 both place Christ as pre-existent to creation itself.[6]

7. Jesus is everlasting

John 1:1, 14; 8:58; and Micah 5:2 affirm Jesus’ everlasting nature, distinct from created beings.[7]

8. Jesus is honored equally with the Father

John 5:23 teaches that to honor the Son is to honor the Father, an implicit claim to equality.[8]

9. Jesus receives worship

Matthew 2:2, 11; 14:33; John 9:38; and Hebrews 1:6 show that Jesus was worshipped by angels and humans.[9]

10. Jesus is omnipresent

Matthew 18:20 and 28:20 portray Jesus as present everywhere with His followers.[10]

11. Jesus is always with us

Matthew 28:20 promises Jesus’ perpetual presence with His disciples.[11]

12. Jesus is the only mediator

1 Timothy 2:5 asserts Jesus as the sole mediator between God and humanity.[12]

13. Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant

Hebrews 7:22 and 8:6 present Jesus as the mediator and surety of the new covenant.[13]

14. Jesus is the Bread of Life

John 6:35, 41, 48, and 51 use “bread” as a metaphor for spiritual sustenance found only in Christ.[14]

15. Jesus is the Door

John 10:7, 9 reveal Jesus as the exclusive entrance to salvation.[15]

16. Jesus is the Good Shepherd

John 10:11, 14 develop the motif of Jesus as the shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.[16]

17. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

John 14:6’s exclusive claim echoes Old Testament “way” imagery and redefines access to God through Christ alone.[17]

18. Jesus is the Light of the World

John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46; and Luke 2:32 describe Jesus as the one who brings spiritual illumination to the world.[18]

19. Jesus is the True Vine

John 15:1, 5 indicate Jesus as the source of spiritual fruitfulness.[19]

20. Jesus is the First and the Last

Revelation 1:17; 2:8; and 22:13 identify Jesus with the eternal God of Isaiah 44:6.[20]

21. Jesus always lives to intercede for us

Hebrews 7:25 shows Christ’s perpetual priestly intercession.[21]

22. Jesus purifies from sin

1 John 1:9 presents Jesus as the one who cleanses from all unrighteousness.[22]

23. Jesus forgives sin

Matthew 9:1-7, Luke 5:20, and 7:48 attribute the divine prerogative of forgiveness to Jesus.[23]

24. Jesus saves eternally

Matthew 18:11, John 10:28, and Hebrews 7:25 teach the security of salvation in Christ.[24]

25. Jesus reveals Himself to us

John 14:21 affirms that Jesus discloses Himself to those who love Him.[25]

26. Jesus draws all people to Himself

John 12:32 declares the universal scope of Christ’s redemptive call.[26]

27. Jesus gives eternal life

John 10:28 and 5:40 show Jesus as the source of eternal life.[27]

28. Jesus rose from the dead

John 5:39; 6:40, 44, 54; and 11:25-26 attest to Jesus’ resurrection and promise of resurrection life.[28]

29. Jesus gives joy

John 15:11 identifies Jesus as the giver of lasting joy.[29]

30. Jesus gives peace

John 14:27 offers peace that surpasses worldly peace.[30]

31. Jesus has all authority

Matthew 28:18; John 5:26-27; 17:2; and 3:35 all ascribe universal authority to Jesus.[31]

32. Jesus is the Judge

John 5:22, 27 reveal that final judgment is entrusted to the Son.[32]

33. Jesus knows all people

John 16:30 and 21:17 ascribe omniscience to Christ.[33]

34. Jesus opens minds to understand Scripture

Luke 24:45 documents Jesus’ post-resurrection illumination of the disciples’ minds.[34]

35. Jesus received honor and glory from the Father

2 Peter 1:17 recounts the transfiguration event, affirming divine approval of Jesus.[35]

36. Jesus manifests grace and truth

John 1:17 and 6:45 show the unique union of grace and truth in Christ.[36]

37. Jesus reveals the Father

Matthew 11:27 and Luke 10:22 affirm Christ as the only revealer of God.[37]

38. Jesus testifies of Himself

John 8:18 and 14:6 highlight Christ’s self-disclosure.[38]

39. Jesus’ works bear witness to Him

John 5:36 and 10:25 attribute signs and miracles as testimonies to Christ’s divine mission.[39]

40. The Father bears witness to Jesus

John 5:37, 8:18, and 1 John 5:9 note the Father’s testimony to the Son’s identity.[40]

41. The Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus

John 15:26 states that the Spirit will bear witness to Christ.[41]

42. Crowds bore witness to Jesus

John 12:17 documents communal testimony to Jesus’ miracles.[42]

43. The prophets testify about Jesus

Acts 10:43 affirms the continuity of Old Testament prophetic witness.[43]

44. The Scriptures testify of Jesus

John 5:39 claims that the Hebrew Scriptures point to Christ.[44]

45. The disciples testify of Jesus

John 15:27 shows the apostolic witness to Christ.[45]

46. The Father honors those who serve Jesus

John 12:26 and Colossians 3:24 connect service to Christ with divine honor.[46]

47. The Father desires fellowship with us in Jesus

1 Corinthians 1:9 highlights the divine initiative for relationship in Christ.[47]

48. The Father commands us to listen to Jesus

Luke 9:35 and Matthew 17:5 echo Deuteronomy 18:15, affirming Jesus as the eschatological prophet.[48]

49. All who learn from the Father come to Jesus

John 6:45 draws a link between divine teaching and faith in Christ.[49]

50. We are called to come to Jesus

John 5:50, 6:35, 37, 45, 65; and 7:37 call for personal response to Jesus’ invitation.[50]

51. The Father draws people to Jesus

John 6:44 affirms the necessity of divine initiative in salvation.[51]

52. The law leads us to Christ

Galatians 3:24 situates the Mosaic law as a tutor leading to Christ.[52]

53. Jesus is the Rock

1 Corinthians 10:4 draws a typological parallel between Christ and the spiritual rock of the Exodus.[53]

54. Jesus is the Savior

John 4:42 and 1 John 4:14 explicitly affirm Christ as the Savior of the world.[54]

55. Jesus is King

Matthew 2:1-6 and Luke 23:3 present Jesus as the long-awaited messianic King.[55]

56. In Jesus are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Colossians 2:2-3 extols the sufficiency of Christ for wisdom and knowledge.[56]

57. In Jesus we are made complete

Colossians 2:10 asserts the believer’s completeness in Christ.[57]

58. Jesus dwells in believers

Colossians 1:27 describes the indwelling Christ as “the hope of glory.”[58]

59. Jesus sanctifies

Hebrews 2:11 attributes sanctification to Jesus’ priestly work.[59]

60. Jesus loves you

Ephesians 5:25 reveals the depth of Christ’s love, exemplified in self-sacrifice.[60]

61. Jesus has forgiven our sins

1 Corinthians 8:12 teaches that forgiveness flows from Christ’s reconciling work.[61]

62. We receive Jesus

John 1:12 and Colossians 2:6 speak of accepting Christ personally.[62]

63. Jesus makes many righteous

Romans 5:19 locates justification in Christ’s obedience.[63]

64. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit

John 15:26 shows Jesus as the sender of the Spirit.[64]

65. Jesus gave Himself for us

Hebrews 7:27 and 9:14 highlight the voluntary, sacrificial nature of Christ’s atonement.[65]

66. Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for all time

Hebrews 10:12 underscores the finality of Christ’s sacrifice.[66]

67. The Son of God gives us understanding

1 John 5:20 affirms that spiritual knowledge comes through the Son.[67]

68. Jesus is the author and perfecter of faith

Hebrews 12:2 identifies Jesus as both the initiator and completer of faith.[68]

69. Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession

Hebrews 3:1 combines apostolic and priestly roles uniquely in Christ.[69]

70. Jesus prepares a place for us in heaven

John 14:1-4 comforts with the promise of Christ’s heavenly preparation.[70]

71. Jesus is the Light of the World

John 8:12 reiterates the illuminating, salvific role of Christ.[71]

72. Jesus explained the Father to us

John 1:18 states that Jesus “has made Him known.”[72]

73. Jesus was crucified in weakness

2 Corinthians 13:4 emphasizes the paradox of the cross.[73]

74. Jesus has overcome the world

John 16:33 assures believers of Christ’s victory over evil.[74]

75. Truth is in Jesus

Ephesians 4:21 establishes Jesus as the source of all truth.[75]

76. The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus

Philippians 1:11 teaches that all true righteousness comes via union with Christ.[76]

77. Jesus delivers us from God’s coming wrath

1 Thessalonians 1:10 celebrates deliverance from divine judgment through Christ.[77]

78. Jesus died for us

1 Thessalonians 5:10 succinctly affirms Christ’s substitutionary death.[78]

79. Jesus died and rose again

1 Thessalonians 4:14 is foundational for the hope of resurrection.[79]

80. Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many

Matthew 20:28 highlights the atoning nature of Christ’s mission.[80]

81. Christians “sleep” in Jesus

1 Thessalonians 4:15 uses sleep as a euphemism for death in Christ, promising resurrection.[81]

82. Jesus defeated Satan

Hebrews 2:14 affirms Christ’s victory over the devil’s power.[82]

83. Jesus is able to save

Hebrews 7:25 emphasizes Christ’s sufficiency to save completely.[83]

84. Jesus came to serve

Matthew 20:28 underscores the servanthood of Christ.[84]

85. Jesus came to be our High Priest

Hebrews 2:17 connects Jesus’ incarnation to His role as High Priest.[85]

86. Jesus came to save

John 3:17 and Luke 19:10 articulate the salvific purpose of Christ’s advent.[86]

87. Jesus came to preach the Kingdom

Luke 4:43 summarizes the heart of Jesus’ message.[87]

88. Jesus came to bring division

Luke 12:51 (not 0:51) notes the inevitable division that Jesus’ claims would create.[88]

89. Jesus came to do the Father’s will

John 6:38 identifies obedience as central to Christ’s mission.[89]

90. Jesus came to speak the Father’s words

John 17:8 affirms Christ’s role as the faithful messenger of God.[90]

91. Jesus came to bear witness to the truth

John 18:37 frames Jesus’ mission as bearing witness to ultimate reality.[91]

92. Jesus came to set us free from the law

Romans 8:2 emphasizes liberation from sin and death through Christ.[92]

93. Jesus came to destroy the devil’s works

Hebrews 2:14 clarifies that Christ’s death vanquished Satan’s power.[93]

94. Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets

Matthew 5:17 situates Christ as the climax of Old Testament revelation.[94]

95. Jesus came to give life

John 10:10, 28 frame Jesus’ mission in terms of abundant and eternal life.[95]

96. Jesus came for everyone

Hebrews 2:9 testifies to the universal extent of Christ’s atonement.[96]

97. Jesus came to proclaim liberty to believers

Luke 4:18 connects Jesus’ ministry to the Jubilee imagery of liberation.[97]

98. Jesus cleanses our sins with His blood

Revelation 1:5 and Romans 5:9 affirm the cleansing power of Christ’s blood.[98]

99. Jesus is prayed to

Acts 7:55-60; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Psalm 116:4; and John 14:14 show prayers directed to Jesus as divine.[99]

100. Jesus is the resurrection and the life

John 11:25 declares Jesus as the source of resurrection and life itself.[100]

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FOOTNOTES

1. Raymond E. Brown, The Gospel According to John, Anchor Bible, Vol. 29 (New York: Doubleday, 1966), 347–349.

2. Murray J. Harris, Jesus as God: The New Testament Use of Theos in Reference to Jesus (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992), 157–173.

3. F. F. Bruce, The Epistle to the Hebrews (NICNT; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990), 46–48.

4. Larry Hurtado, Lord Jesus Christ: Devotion to Jesus in Earliest Christianity (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003), 373–377.

5. Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the God of Israel (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008), 187–202.

6. James D. G. Dunn, The Theology of Paul the Apostle (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998), 282–285.

7. Marianne Meye Thompson, The God of the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001), 49–59.

8. Ben Witherington III, The Christology of Jesus (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1990), 146–149.

9. Larry Hurtado, How on Earth Did Jesus Become a God? (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005), 96–101.

10. D. A. Carson, The Gospel According to John (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991), 659–660.

11. N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God (London: SPCK, 1996), 652–654.

12. Andreas J. Köstenberger, John (Baker Exegetical Commentary, 2004), 225–227.

13. David Peterson, Hebrews and Perfection (Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1982), 139–142.

14. Scot McKnight, Jesus and His Death (Waco: Baylor Univ. Press, 2005), 123–131.

15. Craig S. Keener, The Gospel of John: A Commentary, Vol. 2 (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2003), 1220–1221.

16. Richard B. Hays, Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2016), 365–367.

17. Constantine R. Campbell, Paul and Union with Christ (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012), 50–69.

18. D. A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo, An Introduction to the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005), 221–222.

19. C. H. Dodd, *The Interpretation of the Fourth