Why is Christ considered both the branch and the stone in salvation?
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Christ is both the branch who brings forth life and the cornerstone upon which the Church is built (Zechariah 3:8-9).
In Zechariah 3:8-9, Christ is referred to as both the branch and the stone, symbolizing His dual role in God’s redemptive plan. The branch signifies His life-giving presence and the new life He brings through the new covenant. In contrast, as the chief cornerstone, He serves as the solid foundation of the Church, fulfilling the prophecies regarding the establishment of His kingdom. This duality demonstrates how Christ fulfills both the prophetic imagery of the Old Testament and the reality of the New Testament, as He is essential for both individual salvation and the corporate life of the Church.
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