Christ's identity as the Son of God is revealed through scripture and the confession of faith, as exemplified by Peter in Matthew 16.
The affirmation of Christ as the Son of God is rooted in divine revelation and the fullness of scriptural testimony. In Matthew 16, Simon Peter famously proclaims, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matthew 16:16). Jesus responds that this truth was revealed to Peter by the Father, highlighting that such understanding is not a human decision but a spiritual revelation (Matthew 16:17). The apostolic writings, such as Acts 17:3, reinforce this truth by declaring that Jesus is the one who fulfills the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, affirming His role as the Messiah and Son of God.
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