Jesus Is the Messiah — And That Changes Everything

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For centuries, the world waited in anticipation for a Savior. Prophets foretold it. Kings longed to see it. The entire Old Testament pointed forward to one divine mission: the coming of the Messiah. And in the fullness of time, Jesus of Nazareth stepped onto the scene—not merely as a teacher, not just as a miracle worker, but as the fulfillment of every messianic prophecy ever spoken.

Jesus Is the Messiah—Here’s the Proof

  1. He Fulfilled the Prophecies
    Isaiah 7:14 foretold a virgin birth. Micah 5:2 named Bethlehem as the birthplace. Isaiah 53 described a suffering servant who would be pierced for our sins. Jesus fulfilled all of these—down to the smallest detail. Over 300 prophecies were fulfilled in His life, death, and resurrection. The statistical probability of that happening by chance is virtually impossible. This is not coincidence; this is confirmation.
  2. He Claimed It Without Apology
    Jesus didn’t tiptoe around His identity. In John 4:26, He plainly told the Samaritan woman, “I who speak to you am He.” In John 8:58, He declared, “Before Abraham was born, I AM”—a direct claim to divinity that echoed God’s words in Exodus. And in Matthew 16:16-17, when Peter declared, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” Jesus affirmed it.
  3. His Resurrection Seals It
    Every religious leader who ever walked this earth is buried in a tomb—except Jesus. His resurrection wasn’t symbolic—it was physical, verified by over 500 eyewitnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6). That’s more documentation than many historical events we accept as fact. The empty tomb is not a mystery to be solved; it’s a victory to be celebrated.
  4. His Impact Is Eternal
    No one has shaped human history more than Jesus. Empires have risen and fallen, philosophies have come and gone, but His Kingdom remains. His message has transformed lives, rebuilt families, and broken chains for over 2,000 years—and He’s still doing it today.

Why Baptism Matters

Believing that Jesus is the Messiah is not just an intellectual agreement. It demands a response. That response begins at the waters of baptism.

  1. Baptism Is Obedience
    Jesus Himself was baptized (Matthew 3:13-17), not because He had sin, but to “fulfill all righteousness.” He made it clear in Mark 16:16: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved…” Baptism is not a suggestion—it’s a command.
  2. Baptism Is a Burial and a Birth
    Romans 6:4 declares, “We were buried with Him through baptism into death… just as Christ was raised from the dead… we too may live a new life.” In baptism, the old self dies, and a new creation is born (2 Corinthians 5:17). You’re not just washed—you’re reborn.
  3. Baptism Is a Covenant Act
    It’s the moment we enter into covenant with God, clothed in Christ (Galatians 3:27), sealed with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38), and made a member of His body (1 Corinthians 12:13). It is a declaration that we belong to Him—fully, publicly, and eternally.

So What Now?

If Jesus is the Messiah—and He is—then you have a decision to make. Not tomorrow. Not when you “get your life together.” Now.

The truth is staring you in the face: Jesus came for you. He died for you. He rose again so you could rise too. But you must repent, be baptized, and follow Him (Acts 2:38).

You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to surrender. Don’t wait for the waters to part before you step in. Step in, and watch the waters move.

Answer the call. Be baptized. Let the Lion of Judah reign in your life.

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