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'''Jesus Christ''' (''c.'' 4 BC - AD 30) is the central figure of Christianity. He is the only-begotten son of God, was incarnated in the virgin Mary, and was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, according to the [[Nicene Creed]]. This creed is the most widely accepted confession of the Christian faith. The creed further states that Jesus will return to earth at the end of days to judge the living and the dead.
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'''Jesus Christ''' (''c.'' 4 BC - AD 30) is the central figure of Christianity. Jesus is the only-begotten son of God, was incarnated in the virgin Mary, and was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, according to the [[Nicene Creed]]. This creed is the most widely accepted confession of the Christian faith. The creed further states that Jesus will return to earth at the end of days to judge the living and the dead. The birth of Jesus is celebrated by Christians worldwide on [[Christmas]], and the [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ]] three days after [[crucifixion]] and death is celebrated as [[Easter]].
    
The coming of Jesus was prophesied in Jewish scripture, where he is his referred to as "the messiah," or anointed one. He changed the world forever with teachings of [[love]] and [[faith]] and [[forgiveness]], using parables like the [[Prodigal Son]] that flow from the existence of [[God]].  "Jesus triumphed over the [[Devil]], and personally set the ultimate example for mankind, by enduring the horrific process of scourging and death by crucifixion under the ancient Roman regime in obedience to God's will." Jesus repeatedly referred to himself in the [[Gospels]] as ''the'' [[Son of Man]].
 
The coming of Jesus was prophesied in Jewish scripture, where he is his referred to as "the messiah," or anointed one. He changed the world forever with teachings of [[love]] and [[faith]] and [[forgiveness]], using parables like the [[Prodigal Son]] that flow from the existence of [[God]].  "Jesus triumphed over the [[Devil]], and personally set the ultimate example for mankind, by enduring the horrific process of scourging and death by crucifixion under the ancient Roman regime in obedience to God's will." Jesus repeatedly referred to himself in the [[Gospels]] as ''the'' [[Son of Man]].
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