Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: The Gospel to Go Forth From

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Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical prophecy, particularly concerning the dissemination of the Gospel. The city is not only the historical and spiritual heart of Israel but also the prophesied starting point for the global spread of the Christian message. This entry explores the prophetic declarations that highlight Jerusalem as the origin from which the Gospel would be proclaimed to all nations.

Old Testament Prophecies

The Old Testament contains several prophecies that foreshadow the significance of Jerusalem in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Isaiah 2:3 states, "And many peoples will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.' For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem." This passage envisions a time when Jerusalem will be the epicenter of divine instruction, with nations streaming to it to receive God's word.

Micah 4:2 echoes this sentiment, reinforcing the idea that Jerusalem will be the source of spiritual enlightenment for the world. The prophetic vision is clear: Jerusalem is destined to be the launch point for God's message to reach the ends of the earth.

New Testament Fulfillment

The New Testament records the fulfillment of these prophecies, particularly in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the early Church. Jesus Himself, after His resurrection, instructed His disciples to begin their witness in Jerusalem. In Acts 1:8 , He declares, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

The Book of Acts details how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, began preaching the Gospel in Jerusalem. Acts 2 describes the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, enabling them to speak in various tongues and proclaim the Gospel to the diverse crowd gathered in Jerusalem. This event marked the beginning of the Church and the spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem to the wider world.

Theological Significance

The prophetic role of Jerusalem as the starting point for the Gospel underscores the city's theological importance in God's salvific plan. It serves as a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and His desire for all nations to come to the knowledge of the truth. Jerusalem, as the birthplace of the Church, symbolizes the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel and the extension of His grace to all humanity.

In summary, the prophecies concerning Jerusalem as the origin of the Gospel highlight the city's pivotal role in biblical history and eschatology. From the Old Testament predictions to their New Testament realization, Jerusalem stands as a testament to God's sovereign plan to bring salvation to the world through Jesus Christ.

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Isaiah 2:3
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 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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Library

The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. .
... first take a general view of the prophecies respecting the moral ... they were ordered
to preach the gospel in all the world, beginning at Jerusalem, they were ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon iii the declensions of.htm

Translated from the Greek.
... sent by Jesus to announce the Gospel, and he ... following the language of the prophecies
respecting Him, and ... of Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem," [2857] nor ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/translated from the greek.htm

Genuineness of the Gospel Narratives.
... In citing the prophecies of the Old Testament ... contrary, notices his visits to Jerusalem
year by ... discussions with the unbelieving Jews respecting his Messiahship ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter ii genuineness of the.htm

Interpretation of Prophecy.
... destroying angel, and afterwards of Jerusalem itself by ... absorbed in calculations
beforehand respecting its dates ... a sober comparison of the prophecies with the ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxviii interpretation of prophecy.htm

Whosoever Confesses that one God is the Author of Both Testaments ...
... all that the prophets have declared respecting Christ and the ... when he thus speaks
concerning Jerusalem: "She that ... or again, that their prophecies were derived ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxiii whosoever confesses that one.htm

The Greater Prophets.
... Chap.13, No.4. Respecting the nature of prophecy and ... and the word of the Lord from
Jerusalem, to all ... When Isaiah began his prophecies, the kingdom of Israel ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxii the greater prophets.htm

The Hebrew Prophecies.
... upon several interesting critical inquiries respecting the component ... not one of the
minor prophecies that has ... ready to forgive and save Nineveh than Jerusalem. ...
/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter v the hebrew prophecies.htm

False Teachings of the Apostasy.
... There are very many theories respecting the millennium. ... blind as to place the fulfilment
of such prophecies in a ... and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem." Isa.2 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter iii false teachings of.htm

Excerpts of Theodotus;
... For as cures, and prophecies, and signs are performed ... which the Holy Spirit, propounding
respecting things, teaches ... the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem." [287]. ...
/.../theodotus/excerpts of theodotus/excerpts of theodotus.htm

The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... the way of duty, adding glorious promises respecting the future prosperity of Judah
and Jerusalem. ... The prophecies of Zechariah, containing as they do a ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiii the twelve minor.htm