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'''Christ''' is the Greek word for “[[Messiah]],”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A41&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:41 |publisher= }}</ref> meaning “the anointed one.” It refers to '''[[God in the Flesh (Incarnation)|God who came in the flesh]]''' for the salvation of humankind. In the [[Bible]], which testifies about the Savior,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+5%3A39&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 5:39 |publisher= }}</ref> are the prophecies about Christ who comes to this earth. According to the prophecies, Jesus appeared 2,000 years ago as the Christ. Through His precious blood shed on the cross, [[Jesus Christ]] established the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] and granted the forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all people. After the Apostolic Age, however, the truth of the new covenant disappeared as the [[church]] went through secularization and the Dark Ages. The Bible prophesies the appearance of [[Second Coming Jesus (Second Coming Christ)|Second Coming Christ]], who will restore the new covenant and open the way to salvation again. | '''Christ''' is the Greek word for “[[Messiah]],”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A41&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:41 |publisher= }}</ref> meaning “the anointed one.” It refers to '''[[God in the Flesh (Incarnation)|God who came in the flesh]]''' for the salvation of humankind. In the [[Bible]], which testifies about the Savior,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+5%3A39&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 5:39 |publisher= }}</ref> are the prophecies about Christ who comes to this earth. According to the prophecies, Jesus appeared 2,000 years ago as the Christ. Through His precious blood shed on the cross, [[Jesus Christ]] established the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] and granted the forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all people. After the Apostolic Age, however, the truth of the new covenant disappeared as the [[church]] went through secularization and the Dark Ages. The Bible prophesies the appearance of [[Second Coming Jesus (Second Coming Christ)|Second Coming Christ]], who will restore the new covenant and open the way to salvation again. | ||
==Meaning of Christ== | ==Meaning of Christ== | ||
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===The Purpose of Christ’s Coming: Proclamation of the New Covenant=== | ===The Purpose of Christ’s Coming: Proclamation of the New Covenant=== | ||
Christ, who was prophesied in the Old Testament, did not appear for the physical liberation of the Jews, but for the spiritual liberation and salvation of all mankind. Humans are sinners who sinned in the kingdom of heaven and came to this earth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+3%3A9-10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3|title=Romans 3:9-10|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="눅 10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+19%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 19:10|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+9%3A13&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 9:13 |publisher= }}</ref> Because the wages of sin is death,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+6%3A23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 6:23 |publisher= }}</ref> no one can be freed from sin on their own; salvation becomes impossible once one pays the price of his or her sin through death. This is why God Himself came in human form to pay for the sins of mankind.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A29&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:29|publisher=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+20%3A28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 20:28 |publisher= }}</ref> | Christ, who was prophesied in the Old Testament, did not appear for the physical liberation of the Jews, but for the spiritual liberation and salvation of all mankind. Humans are sinners who sinned in the kingdom of heaven and came to this earth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+3%3A9-10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3|title=Romans 3:9-10|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="눅 10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+19%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 19:10|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+9%3A13&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 9:13 |publisher= }}</ref> Because the wages of sin is death,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+6%3A23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 6:23 |publisher= }}</ref> no one can be freed from sin on their own; salvation becomes impossible once one pays the price of his or her sin through death. This is why God Himself came in human form to pay for the sins of mankind.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A29&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:29|publisher=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+20%3A28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 20:28 |publisher= }}</ref> | ||
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According to the [[Prophecy of King David’s Throne|prophecy of King David’s throne]], Jesus preached the [[gospel of the kingdom]] for the salvation of mankind after being [[Baptism|baptized]] at the age of thirty.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+3%3A21-23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 3:21–23 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+3%3A13-4%3A23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 3:13–4:23 |publisher= }}</ref> He set an example of keeping the [[feasts of God]], including the [[Sabbath]], and taught them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+4%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 4:16 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+7%3A2&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 John 7:2], [https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+7%3A37&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 37]</ref> While keeping the Passover with His disciples at the end of His public life, which lasted for about three years, He proclaimed the new covenant by giving His flesh and blood through the Passover bread and wine.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+22%3A15-20&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 22:15–20 |publisher= }}</ref> The next day, Jesus confirmed the new covenant by shedding His blood and dying on the cross.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+9%3A15-17&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 9:15–17 |publisher= }}</ref> At the same time, He opened the way for the complete forgiveness of sins by sacrificing Himself as a sin offering for mankind.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Ephesians+1%3A7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Ephesians 1:7 |publisher= }}</ref> The new covenant fulfilled through the death of Jesus, was the only truth of salvation given to mankind, who was destined to die because of their sins. | |||
===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment=== | ===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment=== | ||