Jesus is our salvation because He embodies God's promise of redemption and fulfills the prophecies of Scripture.
The text emphasizes that Jesus is not merely a provider of salvation behind His works but is salvation itself. Simeon declared, 'Mine eyes have seen thy salvation,' recognizing in the infant Christ God's promised deliverance. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God's salvation is consistently depicted as being centered in the person of Jesus. As stated in Isaiah 12:2, He is both our strength and our song, and He is our salvation. Thus, knowing Jesus is knowing the full assurance of salvation, as He combines the fulfillment of every promise made by God concerning redemption.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 12:2, Luke 2:30, Isaiah 49:6, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 13:38, John 3:18
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