The truth of Christ's sufferings is verified through the consistency of Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in the New Testament.
We know Christ's sufferings are true through the clear prophetic declarations made in the Old Testament that were fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Peter in Acts 3 points out that the sufferings of Christ were foretold by 'all His holy prophets,' indicating a unified testimony pointing toward His afflictions. Key scriptures, such as Isaiah 53, unveil details about His suffering, affirming their accuracy as seen in the New Testament accounts of His life. Furthermore, the historical accounts, once interpreted through the lens of these prophecies, illustrate that His sufferings were an ordained part of God's redemptive plan.
Scripture References:
Acts 3:18-19, Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 2:24
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