How do we know that Jesus is the promised Messiah?
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Jesus is recognized as the promised Messiah through His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the testimony of God.
The recognition of Jesus as the promised Messiah is supported by His fulfillment of numerous Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Redeemer. In Matthew 3, when Jesus is baptized, the voice of God from heaven declares, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,' affirming His divine sonship and messianic identity. This moment, coupled with His miraculous works, teachings, and ultimately His sacrificial death and resurrection, serves as a testament to His role as the Messiah. Moreover, the affirmation from God the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit further establish the truth of His messianic claims.
Scripture References:
Matthew 3:17, Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 49:10, Jeremiah 23:5, Genesis 22:18, Hebrews 1:1-2, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:4-5, Luke 2, Isaiah 53:5, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23
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