Who Is Jesus Christ?

Conclusion of THE PROMISED MESSIAH

Consider just two examples. First, over 700 years in advance, the prophet Micah foretold that the promised One would be born in Bethlehem, a small town in the land of  Judah.  (Micah 5:2) Where was Jesus actually born?  Why, in that very town!  ( Matthew 2:1, 3-9)  Second,  many centuries in advance, the prophecy recorded at Daniel 9:25 pointed to the very year when the Messiah was to appear-29 C.E. The fulfillment of these and other prophecies proves that Jesus was the promised Messiah.  

Further proof that Jesus was the Messiah became clear near the end of 29 C.E. That is the year when Jesus went to John the Baptizer to be baptized in the Jordan River.  Jehovah had promised John a sign at Jesus' baptism. The Bible says that this is what happened:  "After being baptized Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up, and he saw descending like a dove God's spirit  coming upon him.  Look! Also,, there  was a voice from the heavens that said: "This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.' " (Matthew 3:16, 17)  After seeing and hearing what happened, John had no doubt that Jesus was sent by God.  (John 1:32-34) At the moment when God's spirit, or active force, was poured out on him that day, Jesus became the Messiah, or Christ, the one appointed to be Leader and King. - Isaiah 55:4. 

The fulfillment of Bible prophecy and Jehovah God's own testimony plainly show that Jesus was the promised Messiah. But the Bible answers two other important questions about Jesus Christ: "Where did he come from and what kind of person was he? 

Next time: Who Is Jesus Christ?/WHERE DID JESUS COME FROM?

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?