Why You Must Know Jesus?
The most significant question every man and woman must answer in this life is: Do I know Jesus Christ? The importance of knowing Jesus as Savior and Christ is not merely an issue of religion, tradition, or moral living—it is the central issue of existence, destiny, and eternity. To know Jesus Christ is to know life; to reject Him is to embrace death.
Jesus Christ is not one among many options, nor is He a prophet among other prophets. He is the Son of the living God; the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8), the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13). He alone stands at the intersection of heaven and earth, of God and man, of life and death, and He alone offers eternal salvation.
In this article, we will explore why you must know Jesus—according to the Scriptures—as your Lord and Savior. We will see His uniqueness as Maker, Redeemer, Advocate, Healer, and Shepherd. We will discover why His death and resurrection are central to your eternal destiny. And finally, we will be reminded of the urgency of knowing Him before it is too late, because His second coming is near, and the time for your decision is now.
1. Jesus Christ Is the Only Way to the Father
Every human being must know Jesus because He is the exclusive way to God. In His own words:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6, NKJV)
There is no salvation in any other. Not in philosophy, not in science, not in morality, not in world religions. The apostle Peter declared:
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
Why is this? Because sin separates man from God (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23). And only Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, paid the price for sin through His death on the cross. Buddha did not die for your sins. Muhammad did not rise from the dead. No religious system can reconcile you to God. Only Jesus can.
To know Him is to be reconciled to God the Father. To reject Him is to remain alienated and lost.
2. Jesus Is the Lamb of God Who Died in Our Place
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture testifies that sin brings death (Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23). But God, in His love, provided a substitute. In the Old Testament, sacrificial lambs temporarily covered sin, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice that would come through Christ. John the Baptist revealed the fulfillment:
“Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)
On the cross of Calvary, Jesus bore our sins in His own body (1 Peter 2:24). He became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). He cried, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), meaning Jesus paid the debt of sin in full.
If you do not know Jesus, you remain under the guilt and penalty of sin. But if you come to Him, His blood cleanses you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7).
3. Jesus Conquered Death and Hell
When Jesus died, He did not remain in the tomb. He descended into the lower parts of the earth (Ephesians 4:9), proclaiming victory, and He rose again on the third day (Matthew 28:6; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4). By His resurrection, He destroyed the power of death and the grave:
“I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.” (Revelation 1:18)
This scriptural assurance means you do not have to fear death or eternal separation from God. But apart from Christ, death leads to judgment and everlasting torment (Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11–15).
To know Jesus is to have eternal life (John 17:3). To reject Him is to perish eternally.
4. Jesus Is Our Advocate Before the Father
Another reason you must know Jesus is that He is the only Advocate who pleads for us before the Father, ensuring our protection and salvation. The apostle John writes:
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” (1 John 2:1)
When Satan accuses us, Jesus intercedes (Romans 8:34). He does not plead our innocence, but rather His righteousness, applied to us through faith. Without Jesus as Advocate, no one can stand before the holiness of God.
5. Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
Jesus described Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). He leads, guides, protects, and provides for those who know Him. Psalm 23 beautifully portrays His shepherding heart: “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.”
Without Christ, people are like sheep without a shepherd—scattered, lost, and vulnerable (Matthew 9:36). But in Him, there is safety, peace, and abundant life (John 10:10).
6. Jesus Is the Healer of Our Brokenness
Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, cleansed lepers, and raised the dead (Matthew 4:23-24; Mark 1:34). These miracles were not just signs, but demonstrations of His power to restore what sin had broken.
The most significant healing is spiritual: the forgiveness of sins. But Jesus also heals the wounded heart (Psalm 147:3), gives peace to the troubled mind (John 14:27), and restores broken lives.
To know Jesus is to see the One who makes you whole.
7. The Urgency of Time: His Second Coming
Another reason you must know Jesus is the urgency of time. The Scriptures are clear: Jesus will return a second time, not as the suffering Lamb, but as the conquering King.
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)
Jesus warned that His coming will be sudden, like a thief in the night (Matthew 24:42-44). For those who do not know Him, His return will bring judgment (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). For those who belong to Him, it will bring eternal joy.
The time is short. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). To delay is dangerous, for no one is promised tomorrow (James 4:14).
8. The Eternal Consequences of Dying Without Jesus
The most sobering reason you must know Jesus is the eternal consequence of dying without Him. The Bible is explicit:
“And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:15)
Hell is real. It is a place of outer darkness, weeping, and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 25:30). It is eternal separation from the presence of God (2 Thessalonians 1:9). It is not God’s desire for anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9), but those who reject His Son will face everlasting judgment.
To die without Jesus is the greatest tragedy. To know Him is the most significant victory.
9. Jesus Offers Eternal Life and Relationship
Knowing Jesus is not about religion, but a relationship. Eternal life is not merely living forever; it is knowing Him. Jesus prayed:
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” (John 17:3)
Through faith in Christ, you become a child of God (John 1:12). You are adopted into His family, sealed with His Spirit (Ephesians 1:13 14), and promised an inheritance incorruptible (1 Peter 1:3 4).
10. Why You Must Decide Now
You must know Jesus because your eternal destiny depends on it. There are only two roads:
- The narrow way that leads to life (Matthew 7:13-14).
- The broad way that leads to destruction.
Jesus stands at the door of your heart and knocks (Revelation 3:20). He calls you to repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15). He offers forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. But you must respond.
Conclusion: Come to Jesus Today
Why must you know Jesus? Because He is the only Savior, the Lamb who died and rose again, the Advocate who intercedes, the Shepherd who cares, the Healer who restores, and the King who is coming soon. Because time is short and eternity is long. Because to die without Him is to be lost forever.
Friend, do not put this off. Hear the call of Scripture:
“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6)
“Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
The invitation is open to all:
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
Will you call on Him today?
