October 19, 2018

Fulfillment of Scripture


On more than one occasion Jesus read or reference a passage of Scripture and then He told those listening He was the fulfillment of that Scripture. When I read the Bible, I look for ways to apply the Word to my life, but I’ve never consciously looked for instances where I too am the fulfillment of Scripture. Paul said, “Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith” (Gal 3:6-9 NIV).

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