How does Jesus fulfill the prophecies about the Messiah?
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Jesus fulfills messianic prophecies by His birth, life, and redemptive work, aligning perfectly with Old Testament predictions.
The fulfillment of messianic prophecies in Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian belief. Passages such as Isaiah 9:6-7 outline the characteristics and the role of the coming Messiah. Jesus matches these prophecies through His miraculous virgin birth, His teachings, His sacrificial death, and ultimately, His resurrection. Matthew’s Gospel often references these events as fulfillments of prophecy, reinforcing the divine plan orchestrated in Scripture. The precise alignment of Jesus' life with the prophetic word brings assurance to believers that He is indeed the promised Messiah.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:22-23
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