Key Characteristics of Christ in the Gospels

Key Characteristics of Christ in the Gospels
Characteristic	Reference
Jesus is the Son of God	Matthew 16:15; Mark 1:1; Luke 22:70, 71; John 8:24
Jesus is God who became human	John 1:1, 2, 14; 20:28
Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah	Matthew 26:63, 64; Mark 14:61, 62; Luke 9:20; John 4:25, 26
Jesus came to help sinners	Matthew 9:13; Luke 5:32
Jesus has power to forgive sins	Mark 2:9-12; Luke 24:47
Jesus has authority over death	Matthew 28:5, 6; Mark 5:22-24, 35-42; Luke 24:5, 6; John 11:1-44
Jesus has power to give eternal life	John 10:28; 17:2
Jesus healed the sick	Matthew 8:5-13; Mark 1:32-34; Luke 5:12-15; John 9:1-7
Jesus taught with authority	Matthew 7:29; Mark 1:21, 22
Jesus was compassionate	Matthew 9:36; Mark 1:41; 8:2
Jesus experienced sorrow	Matthew 26:38; John 11:35
Jesus never disobeyed God	Matthew 3:15; John 8:46