Who is Jesus, According to Got Questions?

Sep 30

Few questions matter more than “Who is Jesus?” For Christians, the answer defines faith itself. Got Questions, a popular Christian resource, devotes significant attention [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] to explaining Jesus’ identity, mission, and significance. According to their perspective, Jesus is the divine Son of God, fully human and fully divine, the promised Messiah, the Savior of sinners, and the one whose name means salvation itself. They explore His titles, His works, and His role within the Trinity, insisting that salvation is possible only because of who He truly is.

This article draws together Got Questions’ teaching on Jesus to present a clear picture of His identity in light of the Bible.

1. Jesus as the Divine Son of God

At the heart of Got Questions’ teaching is the confession that Jesus is the Son of God.

Deity affirmed: Jesus claimed equality with God (John 10:30). He accepted worship (Matthew 14:33). His disciples declared Him to be God (John 20:28).
Divine works: He forgave sins (Mark 2:5–7), commanded nature (Mark 4:39), and raised the dead (John 11:43–44). These acts confirmed His deity.
Part of the Trinity: Jesus is distinct from the Father and the Spirit, yet equal in essence. He is not the same person as the Father, but fully God alongside Him.

Got Questions insists that only if Jesus is truly God can His death have infinite value, sufficient to redeem humanity from sin.

2. Jesus as Fully Human

Equally important, Got Questions stresses Jesus’ full humanity.

Incarnation: John 1:14 declares, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus took on human likeness, with all its limitations, except without sin.
Suffering servant: He grew weary, hungry, and sorrowful. He experienced temptation but did not fall (Hebrews 4:15).
Mediator: His humanity enables Him to represent us before God as the one true mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).

This dual nature—fully God and fully man—is central to understanding who Jesus is. Without His humanity, He could not die for us. Without His divinity, His sacrifice could not cover all sin.

3. Jesus as the Messiah and Savior

Got Questions emphasizes that Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy as the promised Messiah.

Prophecies fulfilled: Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1), born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23), and descended from David (2 Samuel 7:12–16; Luke 1:32).
Mission of salvation: The angel instructed Joseph to name Him Jesus “because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). His name (Yeshua) literally means “Yahweh saves.”
The cross and resurrection: Got Questions stresses that Jesus’ mission centered on His sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, which provide forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all who believe.

Jesus is not merely a teacher or miracle worker; He is the Savior who rescues His people by shedding His blood.

4. Jesus as the Son of Man

One of the most repeated titles in the Gospels is “Son of Man,” which Jesus used of Himself more than any other. Got Questions highlights this phrase as deeply significant.

Human identity: It points to His true humanity—He is one of us.
Danielic vision: It also recalls Daniel 7:13–14, where the Son of Man is given authority, glory, and an everlasting kingdom.
Messianic role: By calling Himself the Son of Man, Jesus both humbled Himself and revealed His exalted destiny as the one who reigns forever.

This dual nuance captures the mystery of Christ: the lowly servant and the eternal ruler.

5. Jesus’ Place in the Trinity

Got Questions insists on holding together two truths: Jesus is God, yet He is not the Father.

Unity and distinction: Christianity teaches one God in three persons. The Father sent the Son, and the Son sent the Spirit (John 14:26).
Not modalism: Jesus is not merely a different “mode” of God but a distinct person in eternal relationship with the Father and Spirit.
Salvation requires Trinity: Only as the divine Son, distinct from the Father yet united in essence, could Jesus accomplish redemption.

This guards against errors that either deny Jesus’ deity or confuse Him with the Father.

6. Jesus as Yahweh

Got Questions affirms that Jesus is not only the Son of God but is also Yahweh—the God revealed in the Old Testament. In Exodus 3:14, God revealed Himself to Moses as “I AM WHO I AM.” Jesus claimed this title directly when He declared, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). The Bible applies to Jesus the very titles, roles, and attributes given to Yahweh: He is the Shepherd (Psalm 23:1; John 10:11), the Light (Psalm 27:1; John 8:12), the Rock (Psalm 18:2; Matthew 7:24), the Judge of all (Joel 3:12; John 5:22), and the First and the Last (Isaiah 48:12; Revelation 1:17–18). Jesus accepted worship, forgave sins, and spoke with divine authority, all actions that confirm His identity as Yahweh. Thus, according to Got Questions, the testimony of Scripture is clear: Jesus is not merely like God—He is God, the eternal I AM, present from before creation and reigning forever.

7. Why This Question Matters for the Gospel

For Got Questions, the identity of Jesus is not abstract theology but the heart of salvation.

Only God saves: If Jesus is not God, His death cannot save (Hebrews 9:12).
Only man represents: If Jesus is not human, He cannot stand in our place.
The Gospel’s foundation: Believing in the true Jesus is essential. To deny His deity or humanity is to reject the Gospel itself.

This also points forward to eschatological hope: the Son of Man who suffered will return in glory to judge and to reign (Matthew 24:30; Revelation 1:7).

Conclusion

Who is Jesus according to Got Questions? He is the divine Son of God, fully God and fully man, the promised Messiah, the Savior whose very name means salvation, the Son of Man who will reign forever, and the second person of the Trinity. Their perspective emphasizes the biblical truth that only through this Jesus can we receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

Understanding who Jesus is cannot be reduced to speculation or cultural opinion. The Bible reveals Him as both humble servant and exalted Lord. To know Him truly is to embrace the Gospel, and to embrace the Gospel is to belong to His everlasting kingdom.

Bible verses related to the topic

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
Matthew 1:21 – “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
John 10:30 – “I and the Father are one.”
John 20:28 – “Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’”
Daniel 7:13–14 – “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man…”
Hebrews 4:15 – “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses.”
1 Timothy 2:5 – “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:6–8 – “Though he was in the form of God… he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death.”
Revelation 1:7 – “Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him.”

Anthony Delgado https://anthonydelgado.net