Immanuel is recognized as true doctrine through biblical prophecy and its fulfillment in Christ's birth.
The doctrine of Immanuel is validated by its prophetic origin in the Old Testament, specifically Isaiah 7:14, where God promises a sign of His presence through the birth of a virgin's son. This prophecy is subsequently fulfilled in the New Testament with Jesus' birth, as noted in Matthew 1:23, affirming His identity as both fully God and fully man. The consistency between the Old Testament prophecy and its New Testament fulfillment supports the reliability of this doctrine. Furthermore, the impact of Christ's presence and His redemptive work reinforces the belief that He is indeed Immanuel—God dwelling with us and providing salvation.
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