Who Is Jesus?

Who Is Jesus? offers a concise introduction to the identity and work of Jesus Christ as presented in Scripture, examining who He is and why that question matters for every person.

Dr. R.C. Sproul guides readers through the biblical portrait of Christ across five chapters, moving from the testimony of the four Gospels to the theological significance of Christ’s person and work. The book explores how each Gospel writer presents Jesus from a distinct perspective—Matthew emphasizing His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, Mark highlighting His miraculous power, Luke showing His mission to all peoples, and John presenting a deeply theological portrait of the incarnate Word.

Sproul addresses central topics in Christology, including the union of two natures—divine and human—in one person, the meaning of Christ’s biblical names and titles, the states of His humiliation and exaltation, and His threefold office as Prophet, Priest, and King. Throughout, the book draws readers away from speculative or distorted portraits of Jesus and toward the Christ revealed in Scripture. Written as part of the Crucial Questions series, this booklet is suited for personal study, small group discussion, or as an accessible entry point into the study of Christ’s person and work.

Key Themes

• The four Gospels as complementary portraits of Christ’s identity and mission
• The union of divine and human natures in one person
• The names and titles of Christ and their Old Testament roots
• Christ’s humiliation, exaltation, and present reign as King
• The offices of Prophet, Priest, and King fulfilled in Christ

Featured Quotes

“The ascension of Jesus was the supreme political event of world history. He ascended not so much to a place as to an office.”

“No one can sincerely call Jesus ‘Lord’ unless he has been given the ability to do so by the Holy Spirit.”