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How do we know that Jesus is the central figure of the Bible?

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Jesus is identified as the central figure through prophetic fulfillment and His own declarations in Scripture.

The evidence for Jesus being the central figure of the Bible rests upon its prophetic declarations and Christ's own teachings. In John 5:39, Jesus instructs the people to search the Scriptures, for they bear witness about Him. Throughout the Bible, both Testaments underscore this singular focus. In Acts 20:26-27, the Apostle Paul emphasizes that he did not shun to declare the whole counsel of God, which encompasses everything about Christ and His redemptive work. This symbiosis confirms that the unity of Scripture points to Jesus as the way to salvation.

Moreover, Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in Isaiah 53, illuminates how He embodies the expectations of the Messiah. He is the realization of promises made throughout generations. When understanding the Bible holistically, it is clear that every book, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, revolves around the theme of Christ, His nature, and His mission to save humanity from sin, making it undeniable that He is foundational to God's revelation.

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“He Opened to Us the Scriptures”
Don Fortner · Nov 8, 2010
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