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What is the real story behind Easter?

Hear Richard, Celia and Noel reflect on who people believe Jesus to be – is he just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today?

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Is Jesus Real?

8 Min.

Thursday, 9 April 2026

Messages of Hope Podcast

What is the real story behind Easter? Hear Richard, Celia and Noel reflect on who people believe Jesus to be – is he just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today?

A summary of the key points from this episode:
  • There is historical evidence for Jesus’ existence beyond the Bible, including accounts from other historical sources and recognition from other major faiths
  • For some people, Jesus begins as just a historical figure or religious idea, but becomes more real through personal faith experiences
  • Seeing the faith and joy of others who have a personal relationship with Jesus can challenge purely intellectual views about him
  • Reading the Bible can help people move from seeing Jesus as distant to understanding his character and actions more personally
  • Jesus is portrayed as someone who showed compassion by reaching out to the excluded, the sick, and the overlooked
  • Understanding Jesus is not just about facts, but about discovering what he means personally in someone’s life
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