The concept of the Gospel, or "Good News," is deeply rooted in the prophetic writings of the Old Testament, which foretell the coming of the Messiah and the salvation He would bring. These prophecies are fulfilled in the New Testament through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the central message of Christianity, proclaiming the redemption of humanity through Jesus.

Messianic Prophecies

1. The Seed of the Woman: The first prophecy concerning the Gospel is found in Genesis 3:15, where God declares to the serpent, "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." This prophecy foretells the coming of a Savior who would defeat Satan, a promise fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death.

2. The Promise to Abraham: In Genesis 12:3, God promises Abraham, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you, and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." This prophecy points to the universal blessing brought through Jesus, a descendant of Abraham, as confirmed in Galatians 3:8, "The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: 'All nations will be blessed through you.'"

3. The Suffering Servant: Isaiah 53 provides a detailed prophecy of the suffering and atoning work of the Messiah. Verses 4-5 state, "Surely He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This passage vividly describes the sacrificial death of Jesus, which is central to the Gospel message.

4. The New Covenant: Jeremiah 31:31-34 speaks of a new covenant that God will establish with His people, characterized by the internalization of His law and the forgiveness of sins. "For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more" (Jeremiah 31:34). This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament, as Jesus declares at the Last Supper, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you" (Luke 22:20).

5. The Birth of the Messiah: The prophecy of the virgin birth is found in Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel." This prophecy is fulfilled in the birth of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 1:22-23, affirming His divine nature and mission.

6. The Reign of the Messiah: Isaiah 9:6-7 prophesies the eternal reign of the Messiah, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This prophecy points to the ultimate establishment of Christ's kingdom, a central theme of the Gospel.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

The New Testament writers frequently reference these Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. In Luke 24:44, Jesus Himself states, "These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms." The Gospel accounts and apostolic teachings consistently affirm that Jesus' life and work are the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies, bringing salvation to all who believe.Psalm 46:4
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
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Isaiah 2:3-5
And many people shall go and say, Come you, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
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Isaiah 4:2-6
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
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Isaiah 9:2,6,7
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.
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Isaiah 25:7
And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the veil that is spread over all nations.
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Isaiah 29:18,24
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
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Isaiah 32:3
And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall listen.
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Isaiah 35:5
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
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Isaiah 40:9
O Zion, that bring good tidings, get you up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
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Isaiah 41:27
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that brings good tidings.
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Isaiah 42:6,7
I the LORD have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and give you for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
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Isaiah 43:18-21
Remember you not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
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Isaiah 46:13
I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
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Isaiah 49:13
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD has comforted his people, and will have mercy on his afflicted.
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Isaiah 51:4-6
Listen to me, my people; and give ear to me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.
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Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publishes peace; that brings good tidings of good, that publishes salvation; that said to Zion, Your God reigns!
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Isaiah 55:1-5
Ho, every one that thirsts, come you to the waters, and he that has no money; come you, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
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Isaiah 60:1-22
Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen on you.
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Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
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Ezekiel 34:23-31
And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
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Ezekiel 47:1-12
Afterward he brought me again to the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
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Joel 2:28-31
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
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Micah 4:1-7
But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow to it.
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Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.
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A Seeker for Truth
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Days of Preparation
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The Kingdom of God.
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Interpretation of Prophecy.
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Mysterious Prophecies Revealed.
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Thessalonica
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Introduction
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Translated from the Greek.
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"The Kingdom of God is at Hand"
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