We know Jesus is the Son of God because of his miraculous works, fulfillment of prophecy, and the explicit declarations found throughout the New Testament.
The truth of Jesus as the Son of God is established through various means, including his miraculous works and teachings, which foreshadowed his divine identity. For instance, in Mark 1:1, Jesus is introduced as the Son of God in the beginning of the gospel narrative, and throughout his ministry, he demonstrated authority over nature, sin, and death itself. Prophecies fulfilled, such as Isaiah 7:14, which foretold the virgin birth of Immanuel (meaning 'God with us'), further substantiate this claim. Beyond his works and prophecy, direct declarations from those who encountered him, such as the centurion's affirmation at the cross and Peter’s confession in Matthew 16, consolidate the understanding that Jesus is indeed the unique Son of God, fulfilling the role of savior through his sacrificial death and resurrection.
Scripture References:
Mark 1:1, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 16:16, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 24, John 1:18, Hebrews 1:5, Romans 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:6, John 5:32-39, John 1:29, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, John 5:33-36, John 1:14, John 8:42, John 10:30, Luke 1:35, John 5:17-18, Luke 4:41, John 3:2, John 7:5, Hebrews 1:2, 1 John 5:1, John 1:12, Matthew 16:16-17
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