What other scriptures affirm God's ability to declare events before they happen? Isaiah 48:5 — God’s Own Claim “Therefore I declared it to you long ago; I announced it to you before it came to pass, so that you could not claim, ‘My idol has done this; my carved image and molten god has ordained it.’” More Voices from Isaiah - Isaiah 42:9 — “Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things; before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” - Isaiah 44:7-8 — “Who then is like Me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare to Me the things that are coming and what will yet take place… Do not tremble or be afraid. Have I not told you and declared it long ago?” - Isaiah 46:9-10 — “Remember the former things, those of old; for I am God, and there is no other… I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I please.’” Prophetic Echoes in the Rest of the Old Testament - Daniel 2:28 — “But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days.” - Amos 3:7 — “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.” - Genesis 15:13-14 — The LORD foretells Israel’s 400-year sojourn and eventual deliverance from Egypt. - Micah 5:2 — Centuries ahead, God pinpoints Bethlehem as Messiah’s birthplace. - Zechariah 12:10 — Predicts Israel looking on the One they pierced, fulfilled at the cross. Jesus Speaks Beforehand - John 13:19 — “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.” - John 14:29 — “And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.” - Matthew 24:2, 25 — Jesus foretells the temple’s fall and adds, “See, I have told you in advance.” - Luke 22:31-34 — Predicts Peter’s denial, down to the rooster’s crow. Apostolic Testimony and Revelation - Acts 15:18 — “Says the Lord, who does these things known from long ago.” - 2 Peter 1:19 — “We have the prophetic word made more certain.” - Revelation 1:1 — “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass.” Key Takeaways for Faith Today - Scripture presents a consistent pattern: God alone names future events with pinpoint accuracy. - These declarations authenticate His sovereignty and expose the impotence of idols or human guesswork. - Fulfilled prophecy anchors our trust; unfulfilled prophecy directs our hope. God’s record is flawless, so His promises still pending are equally certain. |
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