How do we know Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Law?
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Jesus Christ fulfills the Law as the one who was prophesied throughout the Old Testament, embodying the perfect righteousness that the law demands.
Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Law, as explicitly stated in Luke 24:44, where He affirms that all things written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms are concerning Him. This underscores that the law serves a purpose beyond mere rules for conduct; it is a shadow of the reality found in Christ. Ezra, as a ready scribe, preached about this very fulfillment, making clear that the scriptures pointed toward salvation through Jesus. Moreover, in John 1:45, we see that He is referred to as the one of whom Moses spoke. Thus, by recognizing the centrality of Christ in the Law, believers understand that the purpose of the law was to lead them to faith in the Savior, as highlighted in Romans 10:4 which states that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Scripture References:
Luke 24:44, John 1:45, Romans 10:4
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