Jesus is God’s son and the saviour of the world. He was born two thousand years ago, in a country called Israel. He was a famous Jewish teacher. He had twelve students and many other followers. Some of them recorded his teachings in a book called the New Testament. The Lord Jesus said that merit-making, religious rituals, and human traditions were of no value in bringing people to God. According to his teaching, the one who wants to worship God must instead love God with all his mind, heart, and ability; and love others more than himself. Jesus preached that if anyone confessed that he were a sinner, and repented of the bad things he had done, then God would certainly forgive his sins. Those who have faith in the Jesus will remain with God in peace and joy forever. But he also said that all who oppose God will be separated from him and have to remain in hell eternally. To show that he had authority to say such things, the Lord Jesus did many good works, such as healing sick people, casting out demons, and raising dead people to life.
