Old and New Testament Historical Evidence That Points to Jesus As the Son of God and Our Savior
Jesus said we should believe Him, if we are to have eternal life. Jesus told us that He is not a liar and that we can depend on him and trust in him to save our soul. Some will take that by faith as the gospel truth, and some will not. However, historical evidence points that Jesus was telling the truth. It's hard to discount that there were 500 witnesses that saw Jesus after he resurrected from the grave and then witnessed his ascension to heaven, when he returned to his Heavenly Father, after his mission here was completed.
The death and resurrection of Jesus, are not merely a theory, but a core historical, archaeological, significant event.
The New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) provide accounts of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, which are historical events. These are significant, as they are the foundation of salvation, offering forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
Jesus didn't leave us to guess. The Bible, particularly the New Testament, emphasizes the importance of Jesus's sacrifice and resurrection for salvation. However, it doesn't end there. There's plenty of Old Testament prophecy that points to Jesus as the Son of God.
Several Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus as the Son of God, including prophecies about the Messiah's lineage, birth, ministry, suffering, death, and resurrection. Here's a list of some key fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' Lineage and Birth:
Genesis 3:15:
The "seed" of the woman (Eve) will crush the serpent's head:
"And I will put enmity between thee (Satan) and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
A prophecy of a future Messiah, who would defeat evil. Jesus did just that. Satan thought he had defeated him and killed him once and for all when Jesus died on the cross, but Jesus proved him wrong. He arose from the dead and lives today. His death and Resurrection was witnessed by over 500 people.
Genesis 12:3:
God's promise that all nations will be blessed through Abraham's descendants, a prophecy of the Messiah's lineage.
Genesis 49:10:
The scepter will not depart from Judah, a prophecy that the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah.
Micah 5:2:
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. And Jesus was.
Isaiah 7:14:
The Lord promises a sign: "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel". The Bible verse that describes an angel telling Mary that she will bear a son, who will be called Jesus and will be the Savior of the world, is Luke 1:30-31. Here's the passage:
"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."
In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as "Christ" or "Messiah," which are Greek and Hebrew translations of the same concept, "anointed one".
The meaning of "anointed one":
In biblical times, "anointed" signified a person chosen by God for a special role, like a king or prophet. A powerful verse highlighting God's appointment of Jesus as Savior is:
1 John 4:14: "And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world."
Here's why this verse is significant:
It directly states that the Father sent the Son (Jesus) as the Savior of the world, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Testimony:
The verse emphasizes that the apostles, who witnessed Jesus' life and ministry, are testifying to this truth.
Focus on God's Initiative:
It underscores that the initiative for salvation comes from God, who sent his Son.
Universal Scope:
The phrase "the Savior of the world" indicates that Jesus' saving power extends to all people, not just a select group.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Ministry and Suffering:
Isaiah 53:
A detailed prophecy about a suffering servant who would be rejected, pierced for transgressions, and rise to atone for the sins of others, a prophecy of Jesus's suffering and death.
Psalm 22:
A psalm of suffering and abandonment, a prophecy of Jesus's crucifixion.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Resurrection and Return:
Psalm 16:10:
"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will you let your Holy One experience decay," a prophecy of Jesus' resurrection.
Isaiah 9:6-7:
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end," a prophecy of Jesus' eternal reign and divine nature.
Daniel 7:13-14:
A vision of a "Son of Man" receiving dominion, glory, and kingdom, a prophecy of Jesus's future authority and kingship.
If any knows of any other "savior" or a better way to be saved and have eternal life in heaven, than what has been given us through Jesus and His Word, they should come forth. I have not seen any evidence of any other "saviors" in this world, that can save us. Evidence includes eye witnesses of his death and Resurrection, and great historical evidence, including the fulfillment of every prophecy given in Scripture of his death and Resurrection. In fact, every prophecy in the Bible, has been fulfilled TO DATE, which points to the authenticity of a true prophet of God. With a true prophet, there's no guessing. If their prophecy comes 100% true at all times, that is the mark of a true prophet. A significant portion of these, estimated at over 2,000, have been fulfilled with astounding accuracy. Scholars believe that over 2,000 of the approximately 2,500 prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled, being detailed and accurate predictions of even future events. Even the blood moon is mentioned in the Bible. It also gives detailed description of the future Great Tribulation and the battle of Armageddon! Your local newspaper can't accomplish that!
Examples of Fulfilled Prophecies:
Tyre: A detailed prophecy in Ezekiel chapter 26 concerning the city of Tyre, which was a major economic center, was fulfilled literally centuries later.
Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament.
Israel's Exile and Restoration: Prophecies regarding Israel's future into exile and the eventual restoration of their kingdom were fulfilled.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Lineage and Birth:
Seed of a woman (virgin birth): Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:23
Descent from Abraham: Genesis 12:3, Acts 3:25-26, Matthew 1:1, Galatians 3:16
Descent from Isaac: Genesis 17:19, Matthew 1:1-2
Descent from Jacob: Genesis 28:13-14, Matthew 1:1-2, Luke 1:33, 3:23-34
Descent from Judah: Genesis 49:10, Matthew 1:1-2, Luke 1:32-33
Born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6
He would be called a Nazarene: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 2:23
Prophecies about the Messiah's Ministry and Death:
He would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: Zechariah 11:12, Matthew 26:14-16
He would be betrayed by a friend: Psalm 41:9, John 13:18
He would be mocked: Psalm 22:7,8, Matthew 27:39-44
He would be crucified: Psalm 22:16, Matthew 27:35
He would be pierced: Psalm 22:16, John 19:34
He would die with the wicked, but buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 23:33
He would enter Jerusalem on a donkey's colt: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4-10
He would rise from the dead: Psalm 16:8-11, Isaiah 53:10, Matthew 28:6
He would be despised and rejected: Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 27:21-23
He would be silent before his accusers: Isaiah 50:6-7, Matthew 27:12-14
He would be spat upon and beaten: Isaiah 50:6-7, Matthew 26:67, 27:30
He would be hated without reason or cause: John 15:25, Psalm 35:19, 69:4
He would die a sacrificial death for us: Daniel 9:26, Isaiah 53:8
The Bible is more up to date than tomorrow's newspaper. It tells us exactly what will happen in the future and if past prophecies have been fulfilled up to this time, there's nothing to say they won't continue to be fulfilled until the end of time. There's no genius today that can predict the death and resurrection of Christ, some 500 years before it even happened, yet godly prophets did. This is the mark of a true prophet. This tells us we can depend on what God said in His Word to be 100% true and accurate...not a theory. God is no liar. He approved and appointed Jesus as Savior and the only Mediator between God and man. 1 Timothy 2:5
The death and resurrection of Jesus, are not merely a theory, but a core historical, archaeological, significant event.
The New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) provide accounts of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, which are historical events. These are significant, as they are the foundation of salvation, offering forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
Jesus didn't leave us to guess. The Bible, particularly the New Testament, emphasizes the importance of Jesus's sacrifice and resurrection for salvation. However, it doesn't end there. There's plenty of Old Testament prophecy that points to Jesus as the Son of God.
Several Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus as the Son of God, including prophecies about the Messiah's lineage, birth, ministry, suffering, death, and resurrection. Here's a list of some key fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' Lineage and Birth:
Genesis 3:15:
The "seed" of the woman (Eve) will crush the serpent's head:
"And I will put enmity between thee (Satan) and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
A prophecy of a future Messiah, who would defeat evil. Jesus did just that. Satan thought he had defeated him and killed him once and for all when Jesus died on the cross, but Jesus proved him wrong. He arose from the dead and lives today. His death and Resurrection was witnessed by over 500 people.
Genesis 12:3:
God's promise that all nations will be blessed through Abraham's descendants, a prophecy of the Messiah's lineage.
Genesis 49:10:
The scepter will not depart from Judah, a prophecy that the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah.
Micah 5:2:
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. And Jesus was.
Isaiah 7:14:
The Lord promises a sign: "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel". The Bible verse that describes an angel telling Mary that she will bear a son, who will be called Jesus and will be the Savior of the world, is Luke 1:30-31. Here's the passage:
"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."
In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as "Christ" or "Messiah," which are Greek and Hebrew translations of the same concept, "anointed one".
The meaning of "anointed one":
In biblical times, "anointed" signified a person chosen by God for a special role, like a king or prophet. A powerful verse highlighting God's appointment of Jesus as Savior is:
1 John 4:14: "And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world."
Here's why this verse is significant:
It directly states that the Father sent the Son (Jesus) as the Savior of the world, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Testimony:
The verse emphasizes that the apostles, who witnessed Jesus' life and ministry, are testifying to this truth.
Focus on God's Initiative:
It underscores that the initiative for salvation comes from God, who sent his Son.
Universal Scope:
The phrase "the Savior of the world" indicates that Jesus' saving power extends to all people, not just a select group.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Ministry and Suffering:
Isaiah 53:
A detailed prophecy about a suffering servant who would be rejected, pierced for transgressions, and rise to atone for the sins of others, a prophecy of Jesus's suffering and death.
Psalm 22:
A psalm of suffering and abandonment, a prophecy of Jesus's crucifixion.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Resurrection and Return:
Psalm 16:10:
"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will you let your Holy One experience decay," a prophecy of Jesus' resurrection.
Isaiah 9:6-7:
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end," a prophecy of Jesus' eternal reign and divine nature.
Daniel 7:13-14:
A vision of a "Son of Man" receiving dominion, glory, and kingdom, a prophecy of Jesus's future authority and kingship.
If any knows of any other "savior" or a better way to be saved and have eternal life in heaven, than what has been given us through Jesus and His Word, they should come forth. I have not seen any evidence of any other "saviors" in this world, that can save us. Evidence includes eye witnesses of his death and Resurrection, and great historical evidence, including the fulfillment of every prophecy given in Scripture of his death and Resurrection. In fact, every prophecy in the Bible, has been fulfilled TO DATE, which points to the authenticity of a true prophet of God. With a true prophet, there's no guessing. If their prophecy comes 100% true at all times, that is the mark of a true prophet. A significant portion of these, estimated at over 2,000, have been fulfilled with astounding accuracy. Scholars believe that over 2,000 of the approximately 2,500 prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled, being detailed and accurate predictions of even future events. Even the blood moon is mentioned in the Bible. It also gives detailed description of the future Great Tribulation and the battle of Armageddon! Your local newspaper can't accomplish that!
Examples of Fulfilled Prophecies:
Tyre: A detailed prophecy in Ezekiel chapter 26 concerning the city of Tyre, which was a major economic center, was fulfilled literally centuries later.
Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament.
Israel's Exile and Restoration: Prophecies regarding Israel's future into exile and the eventual restoration of their kingdom were fulfilled.
Prophecies about the Messiah's Lineage and Birth:
Seed of a woman (virgin birth): Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:23
Descent from Abraham: Genesis 12:3, Acts 3:25-26, Matthew 1:1, Galatians 3:16
Descent from Isaac: Genesis 17:19, Matthew 1:1-2
Descent from Jacob: Genesis 28:13-14, Matthew 1:1-2, Luke 1:33, 3:23-34
Descent from Judah: Genesis 49:10, Matthew 1:1-2, Luke 1:32-33
Born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6
He would be called a Nazarene: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 2:23
Prophecies about the Messiah's Ministry and Death:
He would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: Zechariah 11:12, Matthew 26:14-16
He would be betrayed by a friend: Psalm 41:9, John 13:18
He would be mocked: Psalm 22:7,8, Matthew 27:39-44
He would be crucified: Psalm 22:16, Matthew 27:35
He would be pierced: Psalm 22:16, John 19:34
He would die with the wicked, but buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 23:33
He would enter Jerusalem on a donkey's colt: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4-10
He would rise from the dead: Psalm 16:8-11, Isaiah 53:10, Matthew 28:6
He would be despised and rejected: Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 27:21-23
He would be silent before his accusers: Isaiah 50:6-7, Matthew 27:12-14
He would be spat upon and beaten: Isaiah 50:6-7, Matthew 26:67, 27:30
He would be hated without reason or cause: John 15:25, Psalm 35:19, 69:4
He would die a sacrificial death for us: Daniel 9:26, Isaiah 53:8
The Bible is more up to date than tomorrow's newspaper. It tells us exactly what will happen in the future and if past prophecies have been fulfilled up to this time, there's nothing to say they won't continue to be fulfilled until the end of time. There's no genius today that can predict the death and resurrection of Christ, some 500 years before it even happened, yet godly prophets did. This is the mark of a true prophet. This tells us we can depend on what God said in His Word to be 100% true and accurate...not a theory. God is no liar. He approved and appointed Jesus as Savior and the only Mediator between God and man. 1 Timothy 2:5
