Q&A About Jesus

1. Did Jesus have siblings? 

Yes, Jesus had to learn how to share His toys too. The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (not Judas Iscariot). The Bible also tells us that Jesus had sisters, but they are not named or numbered. However, all His brothers and sisters are considered half-siblings since Scripture describes Jesus as conceived in Mary’s womb from the Holy Spirit.

(Matthew 12:46, Luke 8:19, Mark 3:31, Matthew 13:55-56, John 7:1-10, Acts 1:14, Galatians 1:19, Matthew 1:18, 1:20)

2. Did Jesus have children? 

There is no indication in Scripture that Jesus was married or had children, and there isn’t any evidence from reliable historical sources that gives merit to the idea. Jesus created spiritual sons and daughters, not physical ones. Believers are called sons, daughters, and heirs of King Jesus, and the Church is considered to be His bride. 

(Galatians 4:4–5; Ephesians 1:5; Hebrews 2:10, Ephesians 5:25-27).

3. Was Jesus born on December 25? 

The gospels of Matthew and Luke give an account of Christ’s birth, but neither mention a specific date. December 25 is nine months after March 25, which historians calculated to be the date of the Passover on which Jesus was conceived, but there isn’t any way to verify the specific date.

(Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-21)

4. What did Jesus look like? 

Most of the Western images of Jesus today are probably not accurate. Since Jesus was a Jew, it’s unlikely that He was fair-skinned with long blond hair and blue eyes. Instead, He most likely had dark skin, dark eyes, and dark hair. But the New Testament doesn’t offer details about His physical attributes. The only Biblical reference is in Isaiah, describing Him as ordinary in appearance.  

(Isaiah 53:2)

5. Is Jesus God? 

Jesus said, “I and the Father are one.” The Jews reacted to this statement by trying to stone Him for blasphemy—claiming to be God. Jesus also declared, “I tell you the truth…before Abraham was born, I AM!” This is a reference to Exodus when God revealed Himself as the “I AM.” Additionally, Jesus doesn’t stop people from worshipping Him, which happened several times in Scripture. Upon seeing Jesus after His resurrection, Thomas the disciple declared, “My Lord and My God,” and Jesus does not correct him. The apostle Paul calls Jesus “Our great God and Savior.” There is other evidence of Christ’s divinity in Scripture, such as miracles, His resurrection, and His ability and authority to forgive sins. 

(John 10:30, John 8:58, Exodus 3:14, John 20:28, Matthew 2:11; 14:33; 28:9, 17; Luke 24:52; John 9:38, Titus 2:13, Mark 2:3-12)

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