Jesus Christ
Who is Jesus Christ? His birth, teaching, death and resurrection, through key chapters from the four Gospels. Read now, free and ad-free.
Jesus Christ stands at the center of the Christian faith through the life described in the four Gospels of the New Testament. These chapters gather his birth, teaching, parables, death and resurrection from different testimonies. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.
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- Luke 2
The best-known chapter of the Christmas story — Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds' visit and the angelic announcement, loved for its simplicity.
- John 1
The poetic opening of John's Gospel introduces Jesus as the eternal 'Word' who brings light into the world and becomes human.
- Matthew 5
The opening of the Sermon on the Mount — the Beatitudes — among Jesus' best-known teachings, honoring humility, mercy and peace.
- Luke 15
The parable of the prodigal son — Jesus' beloved story of a father who runs to welcome home a lost child, picturing forgiveness and return.
- Matthew 28
The close of Matthew's Gospel — the empty tomb, the risen Jesus appearing to his disciples, and the 'Great Commission' to go and make disciples of all nations.
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- Bible Verses About Fear and Anxiety
- Bible Verses About Forgiveness
- Bible Verses About Faith
- Bible Verses About Creation
- Bible Verses About Salvation
- Bible Verses About Money and Contentment
- Bible Verses About Humility
- Bible Verses About Generosity
- Bible Verses About Jesus
- Bible Verses About Witness
- Bible Verses About Loneliness
- Bible Verses About Guidance
- Bible Verses About Joy
- Bible Verses About Healing
- Bible Verses About Peace and Rest
- Bible Verses About Mercy
- Bible Verses About Friendship
- Bible Verses About Honesty
Reading plans
- Start with John — 7 Days Through the Life of Jesus
- The Bible for Beginners — 10 Days
- Holy Week — The Final Days of Jesus
- Two Weeks in the Parables of Jesus
- Advent — 24 Days to Christmas
- The Bible in a Year — 365 Days from Cover to Cover
- 30 Days with the Gospel — An Introduction to the New Testament
Related guides
- Who Is Jesus Christ?
Who is Jesus Christ, what does the name mean and what does the Bible tell about him? A short, neutral guide to Jesus in the four Gospels.
- The Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Which are the four Gospels, how do they differ and why are there four? A short, neutral guide introducing Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and explaining the Synoptic Gospels.
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In which books is Jesus described?
Jesus' life is described chiefly in the four Gospels of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The influence of his teaching then extends across the whole New Testament, from Acts to the letters.
Where can one start reading about Jesus' life?
Many readers begin with the Gospel of Luke for its clear, flowing narrative, or with the Gospel of John, which focuses directly on the teaching. Luke 2 for the birth and Matthew 5 for the teaching are good entry points.