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The prophetic anticipation of the Messiah as the Son of God is a central theme in the Old Testament, finding its fulfillment in the New Testament through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. These prophecies underscore the divine nature and mission of the Messiah, affirming His identity as the Son of God.

Old Testament Prophecies

1. Psalm 2:7 · "I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: 'You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.'" This messianic psalm foretells the divine sonship of the Messiah, indicating a unique relationship between God and His Anointed One.

2. 2 Samuel 7:14 · "I will be his Father, and he will be My son." This promise to David concerning his offspring is understood as a reference to the Messiah, who would establish an eternal kingdom.

3. Isaiah 9:6 · "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 highlights the divine attributes of the coming Messiah, emphasizing His identity as both a child and the Mighty God.

New Testament Fulfillment

1. Matthew 3:17 · "And a voice from heaven said, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'" At Jesus' baptism, God the Father publicly affirms Jesus as His Son, fulfilling the prophetic expectation of divine sonship.

2. John 1:34 · "I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God." John the Baptist's testimony confirms Jesus' identity as the Son of God, aligning with the prophetic declarations of the Old Testament.

3. Hebrews 1:5 · "For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are My Son; today I have become Your Father'? Or again, 'I will be His Father, and He will be My Son'?" The author of Hebrews cites Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate that Jesus uniquely fulfills the role of the Son of God, surpassing even the angels in His divine status.

4. Acts 13:33 · "He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: 'You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.'" The apostolic preaching in Acts connects the resurrection of Jesus with the fulfillment of Psalm 2:7, affirming His divine sonship.

Significance

The fulfillment of these prophecies in the person of Jesus Christ is foundational to Christian theology, affirming His divine nature and mission. The recognition of Jesus as the Son of God is not only a fulfillment of ancient prophecies but also a cornerstone of faith, as it establishes His authority, divinity, and the salvific purpose of His incarnation. Through these fulfilled prophecies, believers find assurance in the divine plan and the identity of Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Luke 1:32,35
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David:
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Library

The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of ...
... His Word was literally fulfilled by His Son being born ... definite and distinct were
the Old Testament prophecies respecting the Birth of Christ, that the ...
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The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. .
... the world, at that coming of the Son of man ... world before and at the time of Christ's
coming to ... first take a general view of the prophecies respecting the moral ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon iii the declensions of.htm

Index of Subjects.
... the Hebrew, and their prophecies respecting Christ, defended against ... of David and
Son of God, Christ the, denied by ... absurd views of Faustus respecting, [889]252 ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /index of subjects.htm

Remaining Books of the Old Testament.
... for the manifestation of his Son Jesus Christ. ... Many of these prophecies, considered
independently of the ... the wonderful prophecy of Moses respecting the history ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xi remaining books of.htm

Against Heresies
... Their views as to the prophecies. ... heretics as to their own origin: their opinions
respecting the Demiurge ... cause, he rejoiced to see the day of Christ, when the ...
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Two Comings of Christ.
... He also made some statements respecting the books of ... abundant proofs that Jesus is
the Christ, and that in Him are fulfilled all the prophecies which related ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter lxix two comings of christ.htm

Introduction
... as the one who fulfills the prophecies respecting the Antichrist. ... right interpretation
of the many prophecies which yet ... who bear the name of Christ; the denial ...
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Quotations from the Old Testament in the New.
... Respecting this class of quotations, it is only necessary ... 6. Of the prophecies quoted,
some refer immediately to ... Matthew quotes as fulfilled in Christ (chap.2 ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxix quotations from the.htm

It is a Ground for Thanksgiving that During the Last Three or Four ...
... Doubtless, there are many particulars respecting this and ... be cleared up until the
prophecies concerning them ... passages which foretold the coming of the Christ. ...
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The City of God. Index of Subjects.
... Hosea, his prophecies respecting the things of the gospel ... Iren??us, a tax-gatherer,
the son of, restored ... Isaiah, the predictions of, respecting Christ, [893]376 ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /the city of god index.htm