01 / JESUS
How does the Bahá’í Faith honour Jesus?
Start with Bahá’í teachings about Jesus, then explore where they meet and differ from familiar Christian beliefs.
Existing essays and questions →Home / Christianity
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Christianity and the Bahá’í Faith
How do Bahá’ís understand Jesus and the promises of His return? Begin with shared questions, then examine the texts and the different ways people interpret them.
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Do Bahá’ís believe in Jesus?
Bahá’ís revere Jesus as a Messenger of God and value His teachings. The Bahá’í Faith also teaches that divine guidance continues throughout history. For a Christian reader, this can raise important questions about Jesus’ identity, His promises, and what it means for Him to return.
This page is a starting point for those questions. It describes a Bahá’í perspective while inviting you to examine the sources for yourself.
Read the existing questions and essays →Three starting questions
Choose a path of inquiry
Begin with a question, then open the longer essays and source texts.
02 / RETURN
What could “return” mean?
Compare literal and spiritual readings of the return of Christ and look closely at the passages behind each view.
Bible interpretation resources →03 / PROPHECY
Which prophecies do Bahá’ís connect with Bahá’u’lláh?
Explore biblical passages that Bahá’í writers connect with Bahá’u’lláh and examine their explanations.
Existing prophecy resources →04 / PRIMARY TEXT
What did Bahá’u’lláh say to Christians?
Read His address to Christians with context and a clear citation to the original text.
Read the existing page →The linked essays and compilations offer longer reading. Examine their source citations alongside the biblical passages and Bahá’í writings.