Christ's sufferings fulfilled Scripture by aligning His life and death with the prophetic declarations made by Old Testament prophets.
Christ's sufferings fulfill the Scriptures as outlined by the prophets, showing that His experiences were not random but part of a divine blueprint. In Acts 3, the Apostle Peter emphasizes this fulfillment by identifying that Christ had to suffer, as foretold by God's prophets. Examples include detailed prophecies in Isaiah which depict the sufferings of the Messiah, coded signs in the sacrificial system, and narratives of suffering figures like Job and David, all symbolizing prefigurations of Christ. Thus, Christ's life reflects the truth and integrity of Scripture, ultimately demonstrating that His atoning work was ordained long before His earthly ministry.
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