10 Big Questions About Jesus (and What the Bible Says)
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or revisiting the foundations of what you believe, one figure always rises to the top: Jesus. But who is He, really? Why does He matter? And can we actually trust what we read about Him?
At The New Parables, our short films are designed to spark these very conversations. Below are ten honest questions about Jesus—each answered directly with Scripture and ideal for small group discussion.
1. Who is Jesus, really? Was He God, man, or both?
Jesus is both fully God and fully man.
- John 1:1,14 – “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
- Colossians 2:9 – “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”
2. Why did Jesus have to die?
Jesus died to take the penalty for our sins and offer us reconciliation with God.
- Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us…”
3. Did Jesus actually rise from the dead?
Yes, and it’s the cornerstone of Christian faith.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – “…that Christ died for our sins… was buried, and that He was raised on the third day…”
- Matthew 28:5–6 – “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”
4. What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus?
It means knowing Him through faith, prayer, obedience, and daily fellowship.
- John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from Me you can do nothing.”
- Revelation 3:20 – “I stand at the door and knock… I will come in and eat with that person.”
5. What did Jesus teach about love, forgiveness, and salvation?
He taught love as the greatest commandment, forgiveness as continual, and salvation as a gift.
- Matthew 22:37-39 – “Love the Lord your God… Love your neighbor as yourself.”
- Matthew 18:21-22 – “…forgive not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
- John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world… that whoever believes in Him shall not perish.”
6. What did Jesus say about heaven and hell?
He described heaven as eternal life with God and hell as eternal separation.
- John 14:2-3 – “My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you.”
- Matthew 25:46 – “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
7. Why should I follow Jesus today?
Because He offers life, purpose, peace, and eternal hope.
- John 10:10 – “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
- Luke 9:23 – “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily.”
8. Can I really trust what the Gospels say about Jesus?
Yes. The Gospels are historically supported and written by eyewitnesses or close associates.
- Luke 1:1-4 – “…carefully investigated everything… so that you may know the certainty…”
- 2 Peter 1:16 – “We did not follow cleverly devised stories… we were eyewitnesses.”
9. How can I know Jesus is with me?
Through His promise and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
- Matthew 28:20 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
- John 14:16–17 – “…He will give you another Advocate… the Spirit of truth… He lives with you and will be in you.”
10. What would Jesus do in today’s world?
He would show compassion, stand for truth, love people, and call them to repentance.
- Micah 6:8 – “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
- John 13:34-35 – “Love one another… By this everyone will know that you are My disciples.”