Who is Jesus Christ? The Most Important Question in Life

The most important question in life isn't about your mortgage or bank account. According to Charlie Kirk, there's only one question that truly matters: "Who is Jesus Christ?" The answer to this question determines our eternal destiny.

This profound question stands at the heart of our faith, echoing through scripture, prayers, hymns, and worship. Yet the modern secular world—and sadly, many churches—avoid this question entirely. They prefer easier questions about happiness, fulfillment, and avoiding offense. But these aren't eternal questions; they may comfort us momentarily but don't anchor us in eternity.

Why Modern Churches Are Afraid to Talk About Sin

As Charlie Kirk pointedly observed, "You cannot talk about a savior if you never talk about sin." In many modern churches:

• Happiness is the goal
• Judgment is considered the ultimate sin
• God is merely a guest

But in a truly biblical church:

• God is the ultimate truth
• Holiness is the goal
• The greatest sin is defiling the name of Jesus Christ

Jesus Demonstrates Compassion Before Miracles

In Luke 7, we encounter a powerful story in the town of Nain. Picture the scene: a hot sun, dusty roads, and a widow walking behind the casket of her only son. Her grief is overwhelming—she's lost not only her husband and son but also her security, future, and place in society.

Then we read these beautiful words: "When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said unto her, weep not."

Notice the order: before any miracle, there is compassion from Christ. Before resurrection, there is the presence of the Lord. Christ doesn't brush aside her tears; He shares in them even as He transforms them.

How Did Jesus Break Religious Rules to Bring Life?

Jesus then does something unthinkable—He touches the casket. According to Jewish law, this made Him ritually unclean. He couldn't enter the synagogue after touching a dead body without purification rituals.

Yet Christ willingly takes uncleanness onto Himself to give life. This foreshadows the cross, where "He who knew no sin became sin for us that we might live." The shadow of Calvary falls across this moment, where Jesus bears all our uncleanness, sin, and death to give us His life in return.

What Are Sacraments and Why Do They Matter?

A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. God uses ordinary things to convey extraordinary grace:

• Christ's touch—ordinary flesh becomes the instrument of life
• In baptism—ordinary water becomes the wellspring of rebirth
• In the Eucharist—bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ

Just as the widow's son "sat up and began to speak," in the sacraments, those dead in sin are raised to life in Christ.

Finding Hope in the Midst of Imprisonment

From Nain, we move to Paul's prison cell. In Ephesians 3, Paul tells believers not to be discouraged by his imprisonment. Instead, he directs them to the source of real strength—the indwelling presence of Christ.

Paul's prayer is stunning: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, the length, the depth and height, and to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge."

Think about this: Paul is in chains yet speaks of immeasurable freedom. He's confined to a cell yet describes the infinite dimensions of God's love. This hope doesn't come from positive thinking or self-help mantras—it comes from the real, living presence of Christ dwelling within us.

How Does Christ Dwell Within Us?

Christ dwells within us through faith expressed in sacramental life. In the Prayer of Humble Access before Communion, we pray: "Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us."

When we receive the consecrated bread and wine, we're receiving Christ himself. These words come directly from John 6, where Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood dwelleth in me and I in him."

Why Did Some Followers Abandon Jesus?

For many in Jesus' time, these were hard words to accept. Some who had been following Him turned back and followed Him no more. But Peter responded, "Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life."

The Wells of Salvation: More Than Just Symbols

Isaiah 12 gives us another powerful image: "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation." These words are fulfilled in sacramental life:

• The baptismal font is a true well of salvation—waters of rebirth
• The chalice is a true well of salvation—filled with the blood of Christ

The sacraments aren't merely symbolic gestures to make us feel good. They are means of grace, wells from which we draw life itself.

What Young People Are Really Seeking in Church

Many today, especially young people, are weary of the abstract. They want something real and substantial. In true Anglican tradition, we offer exactly that—not entertainment or empty ritual, but sacramental encounter with the living God.

The sacred still speaks through water, bread, wine, and oil. Ancient faith still nourishes us. Real love still transforms.

The Stark Contrast Between Modern and Traditional Churches

Charlie Kirk warned that in the modern church, "happiness is the goal, judgment is the ultimate sin, and God is just the guest." We see this everywhere—churches chasing trends, watering down truth, trying to change scripture to fit ideology, promising:

• Comfort without repentance
• Community without communion
• Spirituality without sacrifice

They teach an "all about me" mentality.

But traditional churches stand on firm ground, proclaiming that:

• God is not a guest; He is truth
• Holiness is not optional; it's the goal
• Christ is not symbolic; He is really present in His church, sacraments, and word

It's an "all about God" reality.

Why Traditional Worship May Seem Strange

Traditional worship with incense, vestments, and ancient prayers might look strange to some, but these aren't museum pieces. They witness that the sacred still speaks. When the world runs after novelty, traditional worship stands firm in what is timeless.

Life Application

The most important question in life remains: Who is Jesus Christ? As one seminary professor put it, "Jesus is who He said He was, or He's not. You have to make that decision. He is who He says He was, or He was the most crazy lunatic in the world."

For the widow of Nain, Jesus was the one who touched death and gave life. For Paul in prison, He was the one who dwelt in the heart and gave strength. For Isaiah and the psalmist, He was the well of salvation and the cup of blessing.

Who is Jesus to you? This week, consider these questions:

1. How would you answer if someone asked you, "Who is Jesus Christ?"
2. In what ways do you encounter Jesus in your daily life?
3. Are you seeking happiness or holiness in your spiritual journey?
4. How can you move from abstract faith to a real encounter with the living Christ?

When you have an opportunity to tell someone who Christ is, you can say with confidence: "He's my Savior and my Lord. He's the bread of life. He's the one who dwells in me that I may dwell in Him. And in Him, I have everlasting life."