Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian doctrine of salvation, Jesus Christ is central as the appointed means through which humanity can be reconciled to God. This concept is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, where Christ's role as the Savior is both prophesied and fulfilled. The Berean Standard Bible provides several passages that illuminate this divine appointment.Prophetic Foundations The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies that foretell the coming of a Messiah who would bring salvation to God's people. Isaiah 53:5 speaks of the suffering servant: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This passage highlights the sacrificial nature of Christ's mission, appointed by God to bear the sins of many. Divine Appointment In the New Testament, the appointment of Christ for salvation is explicitly stated. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse underscores the divine initiative in appointing Christ as the Savior, emphasizing God's love and the promise of eternal life through belief in Jesus. Fulfillment in Christ The Gospels present Jesus as the fulfillment of the messianic prophecies and the appointed Savior. In Luke 4:18-19 , Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, proclaiming, "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor." Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the anointed one, appointed to bring salvation. Apostolic Testimony The apostles further affirm Christ's appointed role in salvation. In Acts 4:12 , Peter boldly declares, "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." This statement emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ's role as the appointed means of salvation, affirming that it is only through Him that humanity can be saved. Theological Implications The appointment of Christ for salvation carries profound theological implications. It underscores the sovereignty of God in the plan of redemption and the necessity of faith in Jesus as the sole mediator between God and humanity. Romans 5:8-9 illustrates this, stating, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!" Conclusion The concept of Christ as appointed for salvation is a cornerstone of Christian theology, affirming that through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus fulfills the divine plan to redeem humanity. This appointment is not only a testament to God's love and justice but also a call to faith and repentance for all who seek eternal life. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 49:6And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give you for a light to the Gentiles, that you may be my salvation to the end of the earth. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Are Both Word and Sacraments, Then, Ordained and Appointed for ... Christ Rightly and Properly Said to have Merited Grace and ... Christ and Zacch??us the Salvation of the Body as Denied by ... Vain Attempts of Marcion and his Followers, who Exclude Abraham ... 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