Messianic Prophecy
Romans 1:2
(Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)…


The prophets had foretold concerning the Messiah —

1. His Divine and human natures (Isaiah 9:6).

2. His descent (Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 11:1; 1 Samuel 16:11).

3. The time of His appearing (Genesis 49:10; Daniel 9:24, 25; Haggai 2:6-9).

4. The place of His birth (Micah 5:2).

5. The virginity of His mother (Isaiah 7:14).

6. The Forerunner who should prepare His way (Malachi 3:1).

7. The special scene of His ministry (Isaiah 9:1, 2).

8. The miracles that should accredit His mission (Isaiah 35:5, 6).

9. His sufferings and death (Psalm 22:16, etc.; Zechariah 13:7; Isaiah 53:28).

10. Jeremiah His resurrection (Psalm 16:10).

11. His ascension (Psalm 68:18).

12. His sitting down at the right hand of the Father (Psalm 110:1).

13. His effusion of the Holy Ghost (Joel 2:28).

14. His second coming in judgment (Daniel 7:13).

(T. Robinson, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

WEB: which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,




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