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“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God” 1 Corinthians 2:5. Is Jesus the Son of God?. Examining Messianic Prophecy Fulfilled Prophecy as Evidence
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“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God” 1 Corinthians 2:5
Is Jesus the Son of God? Examining Messianic Prophecy Fulfilled Prophecy as Evidence • In an earlier lesson, we presented evidence that the Bible is God’s word by examining fulfilled prophecies. • This same kind of evidence demonstrates that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. • Jesus Himself pointed men to what the Old Testament prophets had said about Him as proof of His identity (John 5:39, 46).
Is Jesus the Son of God? Examining Messianic Prophecy Fulfilled Prophecy as Evidence • In Luke 24:44 Jesus told His disciples that “all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me." • There are 300+ prophecies written in the Old Testament relating to the coming Messiah. • The apostles often pointed their listeners to the prophets to prove their claim that Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 3:18-26; 10:43; 26:22-23, 27; 28:23)
Is Jesus the Son of God? Examining Messianic Prophecy Fulfilled Prophecy as Evidence • Could Jesus have fulfilled ALL of these prophecies by chance or coincidence? • Which prophecies would be the least likely to be fulfilled by coincidence? • Since Jesus was familiar with these prophecies, how would you answer someone who asserted that He manipulated events to make it appear as though He was fulfilling prophecy?
Is Jesus the Son of God? 42 Old Testament Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
Is Jesus the Son of God? 42 Old Testament Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
Is Jesus the Son of God? 42 Old Testament Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
Is Jesus the Son of God? 42 Old Testament Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
Is Jesus the Son of God? 42 Old Testament Prophecies fulfilled by Christ