Messiah

A title meaning “Anointed One”, referring to the person chosen and empowered by God to fulfill His redemptive purpose. In the Old TestamentThe first major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of 39 books in the standard Protestant canon (and more in expanded canons such as the Ethiopian tradition). The Old Testament records God’s creation, covenants, laws, prophets, and the entire pre‑Messianic history of Israel. In the context of your page, the Old Testament provides the physics and architecture of the afterlife... More, it points to a promised deliverer — a king, priest, or savior who would restore God’s people. In the New TestamentThe collection of 27 inspired books that record the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan through Jesus Christ and the birth of the Church. The New Testament includes the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation, forming the doctrinal foundation of Christian faith. In the context of your page, the New Testament provides the precise Greek vocabulary and legal framework needed to understand... More, the term identifies JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More as the fulfillment of that promise, the one sent to save, redeem, and establish God’s kingdom.