The concept of "predictive" in the Bible often relates to prophecy and the foretelling of future events. Biblical prophecy is a significant theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments, where God reveals His plans and purposes through His prophets. These predictions serve to affirm God's sovereignty, demonstrate His omniscience, and provide guidance and hope to His people.

Old Testament Prophecy

In the Old Testament, predictive prophecy is a central element of the messages delivered by the prophets. These prophecies often addressed immediate circumstances, future events, and the coming of the Messiah. For instance, the prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus Christ, saying, "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" (Isaiah 7:14). This prophecy was fulfilled in the New Testament with the birth of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 1:22-23.

Another example is the prophecy of Micah concerning the birthplace of the Messiah: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times" (Micah 5:2). This prediction was fulfilled with Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, as noted in Matthew 2:1.

New Testament Prophecy

The New Testament continues the theme of predictive prophecy, particularly concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as His second coming. Jesus Himself made several predictions about future events. In the Olivet Discourse, He spoke of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, saying, "Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down" (Matthew 24:2). This prophecy was fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans destroyed the Temple.

The Book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John, is a significant source of predictive prophecy in the New Testament. It contains visions of the end times, the final judgment, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 1:1 introduces the book as "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass."

Purpose and Fulfillment

The purpose of predictive prophecy in the Bible is multifaceted. It serves to authenticate the message of the prophets, provide hope and encouragement to believers, and demonstrate God's control over history. The fulfillment of these prophecies is seen as evidence of the divine inspiration of Scripture and the reliability of God's promises.

Throughout the Bible, predictive prophecy underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the world and that His plans will ultimately be accomplished. As stated in Isaiah 46:10 , "I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’"

Conclusion

The study of predictive prophecy in the Bible reveals a consistent theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Through the fulfillment of these prophecies, believers find assurance in the trustworthiness of God's Word and His ultimate plan for humanity.(a.) Foretelling; prophetic; foreboding.499. antitupos -- struck back, corresponding to
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Secret Study of the Holy Scriptures.
... are told that Isaiah did not predict coming events; indeed (for the drift of this
teaching goes very strongly in that direction), that predictive prophecy is ...
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God his Own Interpreter.
... stone which they have been pleased to call the "much-abused supernaturalism." Hence,
the strenuous effort is made to destroy predictive prophecy concerning the ...
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Introduction.
... enter on the history of the past, putting their words into the mouth of an ancient
prophet; but all such details are preparatory to the predictive portion, and ...
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In the Last Chapter we Confined Ourself to the Old Testament, in ...
... It is true that during the last century God has been pleased to give His people
not a little light upon the predictive portions of His Word, nor is the ...
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Christ's Session in Heaven Foretold.
... the womb of morning [1861] have I begotten Thee." [1862] That which he says, "He
shall send to Thee the rod of power out of Jerusalem," is predictive of the ...
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Christ Predicted by Moses.
... For this "washing His robe in the blood of the grape" was predictive of the passion
He was to endure, cleansing by His blood those who believe on Him. ...
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The Teacher Come from God and the Teacher from Jerusalem - Jesus ...
... of reading their inmost hearts, and in them their real motives and final action,
and again of setting forth His own final triumph - a predictive description, a ...
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The Second Series of Parables - the Two Parables of Him who is ...
... They were not symbolical but typical, using the word type,' not in the sense of
involving a predictive element, [4411] but as indicating an example, or, perhaps ...
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Faustus Maintains that to Hold to the Old Testament after the ...
... were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the world are come." [372]
We do not therefore, as bondmen, observe what was enjoined as predictive of us ...
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On the Journey to Jerusalem - Departure from Ephraim by Way of ...
... On the same ground we account for the record by St. Luke of Christ's Discourse
predictive of the Advent of the Messianic Kingdom. ...
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Predictive (1 Occurrence)
...Predictive (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 2:16 to the last-named an odor of death
predictive of death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. ...
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Ir-ha-heres
... The starting-point of any proper discussion of Ir-ha-h is that the words are
by Isaiah and that they are prophecy, predictive prophecy. ...
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Irhaheres
... The starting-point of any proper discussion of Ir-ha-h is that the words are
by Isaiah and that they are prophecy, predictive prophecy. ...
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Conscience (36 Occurrences)
... CONSCIENCE. kon'-shens (he suneidesis): I. SEQUENT CONSCIENCE 1. Judicial 2. Punitive
3. Predictive 4. Social II. ... 3. Predictive: It is predictive. ...
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Accommodation (1 Occurrence)
... (b) The Old Testament system of sacrifices is looked upon as typical and symbolic,
hence, predictive and realized in the death of Christ interpreted as ...
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Odor (46 Occurrences)
... (ASV WBS). 2 Corinthians 2:16 to the last-named an odor of death predictive of
death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. ...
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Last-named (2 Occurrences)
... Last-named (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 2:16 to the last-named an odor of death
predictive of death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. ...
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Competent (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 2:16 to the last-named an odor of death predictive of death,
and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. ...
/c/competent.htm - 9k

Apocalyptic
... As already mentioned, while the predictive element as present in Apocalypses, as
in Prophecy, it is more prominent and relates to longer periods and involves a ...
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Literature (2 Occurrences)
... As already mentioned, while the predictive element as present in Apocalypses, as
in Prophecy, it is more prominent and relates to longer periods and involves a ...
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