Who is he and why is he important?
It's the biggest question any of us can ask. Here's the heart of the Christian story — in plain language, and why it might just be the best news you'll ever hear.
The story in one breath
We believe that Jesus is God-the-Son, and that over 2000 years ago he came to earth on a mission to make a way for all people to reconnect with God through him.
Something is broken
Humanity, having put their trust in their own wisdom, strength and ability (as we all do at some point), had, by extension, placed themselves above God in authority. This is the ultimate offence — that those who were created would see themselves as better than the creator. This offence is like a wedge which separates people from God, both in this life and in the next. While it is there, we cannot have a relationship with the loving, powerful God who we were designed to know. Furthermore, as humanity has continued to act from it's own selfish nature, this has caused immeasurable pain and damage to ourselves, to others and to our world. We need not look far to see the effects of this.
Jesus did what we couldn't
This is where Jesus comes in. He stepped in to our broken reality to save it. He did this by taking on a human body — with all its limitations and temptations — and lived a human life. Yet, unlike us, he never failed to trust in God-the-Father, meaning he was 'sinless'. Jesus ultimately allowed himself to be arrested and nailed to a cross by those who he came to save. But in his death, he paid the price for our offenses against God. It was a once-for-all payment (all people, all sin). After Jesus died and was buried, after three days he physically rose to new life — appearing to hundreds of people.
An invitation worth answering
What's amazing about this is that it reflects the promise available to us — that death is not the end, and that the power that raised Jesus to life can (and will) raise his followers to new life too when he returns. And that's not all: we are connected to God through his Spirit everyday. Through the Spirit we can talk to God, ask for help, receive his guidance, and see him actually respond to our prayers. The things we believe are shaped by the Bible — which tells the story of God's creation of the world, his love for it and his rescue mission to save it and us.
Keep exploring
If you would like to know more about Jesus, you might find these resources helpful.
Why Jesus?
Download our short 'Why Jesus?' booklet — a simple overview of who Jesus is and why he matters, to read in your own time.
Download the PDFWatch: I know this much is true
In 2020 we had a sermon series called 'I know this much is true'. It was a great series for a year where many of us were asking lots of questions about life, purpose and faith.
Watch the seriesWhere to from here?
Curious to keep exploring? Here are a few simple ways to take the next step — at your own pace.
Get the Bible App
Start reading the story for yourself. The free YouVersion Bible App makes it easy to read, listen and explore wherever you are.
Download the appStart reading the Bible
Not sure where to begin? A short, guided reading plan walks you through the life of Jesus a few minutes at a time.
Access resources to get startedAlpha Course - Free
Alpha is a great place to ask questions about life, Jesus and faith — watch some short videos and chat about the questions you have. We regularly run Alpha courses onsite and online, in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Find out moreGot questions? Let's chat.
Whatever you're wondering about Jesus, faith or life, we'd genuinely love to talk it through with you — no pressure, no judgement.