Jesus Christ is a central figure in Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the savior of humanity. He is considered to be the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament and is believed to have been born of the Virgin Mary, performed miracles, preached about love and forgiveness, was crucified, died, and rose from the dead to offer salvation to all who believe in him. Christians believe that Jesus' teachings and sacrifice offer the path to eternal life and reconciliation with God.