Jesus is acknowledged as the Savior of the world because His birth and life were prophesied, and He fulfilled these prophecies through His perfect life and sacrificial death.
The truth that Jesus is the Savior is firmly rooted in both Old and New Testament prophecies. The angelic announcement in Luke 2:11 declares that 'unto you is born this day a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.' This aligns with Isaiah's prophecies regarding the coming Messiah. Furthermore, Jesus’ entire life embodied the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. He was born without sin, lived a perfect, sinless life, and ultimately provided atonement for sin through His death on the cross—thus saving His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). Our assurance lies in His completed work rather than our efforts, for it is Jesus’ sacrificial death that assures our redemption and reconciliation with God.
Scripture References:
Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 9:6
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