Romans 1:2 (Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)… The prophets had foretold concerning the Messiah — 1. His Divine and human natures (Isaiah 9:6). 2. His descent (Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 11:1; 1 Samuel 16:11). 3. The time of His appearing (Genesis 49:10; Daniel 9:24, 25; Haggai 2:6-9). 4. The place of His birth (Micah 5:2). 5. The virginity of His mother (Isaiah 7:14). 6. The Forerunner who should prepare His way (Malachi 3:1). 7. The special scene of His ministry (Isaiah 9:1, 2). 8. The miracles that should accredit His mission (Isaiah 35:5, 6). 9. His sufferings and death (Psalm 22:16, etc.; Zechariah 13:7; Isaiah 53:28). 10. Jeremiah His resurrection (Psalm 16:10). 11. His ascension (Psalm 68:18). 12. His sitting down at the right hand of the Father (Psalm 110:1). 13. His effusion of the Holy Ghost (Joel 2:28). 14. His second coming in judgment (Daniel 7:13). (T. Robinson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)WEB: which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, |
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