How do we know that the prophet's message is true?

The credibility of a prophet's message is validated by their alignment with God's Word and the miraculous works attributed to them. In the case of Jesus, the fulfillment of prophecies and his miraculous signs serve as attestation to his divine authority (Matthew 13:54-58). Unlike the Old Testament prophets, whose authority was sometimes dependent on the anointing of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ words and actions were consistently inerrant and authoritative. His resurrection from the dead is the ultimate proof of his truthfulness and the validity of his claims. For believers, this serves as a foundation for faith, emphasizing that trusting in Christ and his teachings is not a leap into the unknown, but a step onto solid ground.