Phenomenal Fulfillment of Jesus Christ in Bible Prophecy: Reasons to Believe

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Phenomenal Fulfillment of Jesus Christ in Bible Prophecy: Reasons to Believe

Posted on Dec 9, 2024 in Devotions |

09
Dec '24
Introduction: The accuracy of the Bible is unparalleled. There is no other literature that can acclaim the fulfillment of so many prophecies; i.e., there are around 333 prophecies concerning Jesus Christ’s first coming.
 
I. Christ’s First Coming! These incredible truths should assure every believer in Jesus Christ that the remaining futuristic prophecies will be fulfilled as well. Consider these amazing prophecies that have already been fulfilled.
 
  1. Daniel’s Prophecy of 490 Years Futuristic (Dan 9:24-27)
    {Fulfilled already: the 69 weeks or 483 years}; Jews returned and rebuilt the temple 49 years later (7 weeks); Messiah was cut off—crucified (62 weeks later) 434 years after that. Add both of those periods, and you get 483 years of already fulfilled Bible prophecy. That means there are 7 more years left in order for this prophecy to be completely fulfilled {the total 490 years}. By the way, those seven years will be known as the tribulation period described in Dan chapter 9. This is absolutely amazing, to say the least!
  2. Triumphal Entry (Zech 9:9; Luke 19)
    Jesus Christ is prophesied as riding on the back of a donkey as He enters Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. This was mentioned 500 years before it was fulfilled.
  3. Bethlehem’s Star (Matt 2:1; Num 24:17)
    The Star of Bethlehem guided the Wise Men—who still SEEK JESUS!
  4. The Virgin Birth (Isa 7:14; Matt 1:21-23)
    These references describe the birth of Jesus Christ by a virgin, prophesied approximately 700 years before being fulfilled. According to the Angel, Jesus came to save us from our sins.
  5. Names of Jesus (Isa 9:6)
    Here are the names of Jesus, the Son, given along with His earthly, priestly, and prophetic roles.
 

II. Jesus Christ – The Bridegroom’s Return for His Bride!

  1. John 14:1-3 – Jesus, the Bridegroom, will return for His bride, the Church, after preparing a place in His Father’s house.
  2. 1 Thess 4:13-18 – Paul describes the rapture of the Church.
  3. 1 Cor 15:54-58 – This chapter deals with the resurrection of Jesus Christ along with His return in the rapture.
  4. Titus 2:13 – Looking for that Blessed Hope and glorious appearing of Jesus Christ.
  5. 1 John 3:1-3 – Here, John tells us that when Jesus comes again, we will see Him and be like Him.
 

III. Jesus Christ’s Second Coming!

  1. Matt 24:36-44
  2. Luke 21:24-28
  3. Rev 19:11-16
  4. Zech 14:1-4
 

IV. Jesus Christ’s Millennial Reign

  1. Isa 9:7
  2. Isa 11
  3. Isa 65
 

V. Jesus Christ and the New Heaven with the New Jerusalem

  1. Rev 21
  2. Rev 22
 
Conclusion: Is that amazing? Is it enough? Frankly, I personally did not have to know all of this before acknowledging my great need for forgiveness of sin and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Did you? But it confirms the RELIABILITY of our BIBLES!
 
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese