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How do we know that Jesus came to fulfill the Old Testament?

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Jesus affirmed that He came to fulfill the law and the prophets, establishing continuity between the Old and New Testaments.

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus clarified His role regarding the Old Testament, stating that He did not come to destroy but to fulfill the law and the prophets. This assertion is significant, linking Jesus' mission to the entirety of Scripture and showing that His ministry is the logical continuation of God’s redemptive plan. He fulfills the ceremonial law by becoming the ultimate sacrifice for sin and adheres to the moral law perfectly, providing a model for holiness that believers are to emulate. Ryle emphasizes that dismissing the Old Testament undermines the coherence of biblical revelation; it is essential for understanding the complete narrative of God's salvation. Thus, the fulfillment of the law by Christ serves as a testament to the unity of God's purposes throughout biblical history.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:17

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