Christ means anointed. In Biblical times, kings and priests were anointed as a sign of their appointment. So Christ means someone appointed for a special purpose. Other themes show what the Bible tells us this special person will do.
A selection of verses showing that the Bible is clear that Jesus rose from the dead.
Jesus himself tells his disciples that he will rise from the dead:
A selection of verses showing the importance of having faith (or belief) in Jesus Christ.
John says he has written so that others may believe and so have life:
Jesus showed he has God's authority by healing physical infirmity:
A selection of verses about the death of Jesus Christ.
Jesus predicts that he will die :
The word Christ means anointed. In Biblical times, special people such as kings were anointed as a sign of their appointment. So Christ means someone appointed for a special purpose.
A selection of verses showing how this theme runs consistently through the Bible.
A special descendant of Israel's King David who would sit on David's throne is mentioned in the Psalms:
A selection of verses showing the significance of Jesus Christ rising from the dead.
Jesus says that those who die, who believe in him, will live again:
A selection of verses showing that the phrase the “name of Jesus Christ” includes all that Jesus Christ stands for.
The apostle Peter says that sins can be forgiven by baptism into his “name”:
A selection of verses showing how this theme runs consistently through the Bible.
John the Baptiser recognises that Jesus is the one who will enable sins to be forgiven: