What does the Bible say about Jesus being the Christ?
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The Bible presents Jesus as the Christ, the promised Messiah, through various witnesses including prophecy, works, and scripture.
The Bible affirms that Jesus is the Christ through multiple testimonies, notably from John the Baptist, His works, the witness of God the Father, the scriptures, and Moses. As mentioned in John 5:30-47, Jesus declared that His works bear witness of Him, showing that He fulfilled God's redemptive plan; He completed the work given to Him, as confirmed when He exclaimed, 'It is finished' before His death. The scriptures, too, testify of Christ, revealing that they all point to His life and mission, emphasizing the need for belief in Him for eternal life.
Scripture References:
John 5:30-47, John 1:6-8, Hebrews 12:2, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 16:17, John 19:28-30, Matthew 1:21, Romans 5:8
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