Isaiah 53:7

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53:7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he didn’t open his mouth.

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Old Testament carefully copied and affirmed by Jesus

Scribes who copied Old Testament texts followed strict guidelines when copying manuscripts, including the use of mathematical controls to make sure no errors had crept into the text. The Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the reliability of the text over a period of one thousand years. Jesus also affirmed the reliability of Scripture on many occasions.

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Promise maker? Promise Keeper!

Both the Bible and Quran state that God makes promises and keeps them. If God didn't protect his transmission of promises, how would we know he has kept them, especially when considering promises about Muhammed for example?

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Isaiah 53:1–12

The Old Testament shows the Messiah to be divine

When looking at the promises in the Old Testament that point forward to the coming of the Messiah, we see that in many places the one to come is said to be God himself.

CCI Article

Isaiah 53:1–12

Appearances of the Son of God in the Old Testament

Jesus Christ is believed to have appeared in the Old Testament. Key examples include Jesus appearing as the divine Angel of the Lord to figures like Hagar, Moses, and Gideon. Understanding these appearances supports the view that Jesus' divinity and presence are consistent throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

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Isaiah 53:1–12

The Reliability of the Gospels

How many of you face opposition when sharing the gospel with Muslims? What kinds of questions or challenges do you encounter, especially when referring to the four Gospels of the New Testament?

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Is Muhammad Foretold in the Bible?, John Gilchrist

During 1975 Ahmed Deedat held a series of lectures at the Durban City Hall, two of which set out to prove that Muhammad is foretold in the Bible. The first...

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Did Jesus Plan an Attempted Coup?

The Crucifixion of Christ: A Fact, not Fiction, John Gilchrist

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Isaiah 53:1–12

The Exclusive Title given to Jesus

Christ in Islam and Christianity, John Gilchrist

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Isaiah 53:1–12

The Glory of God's Anointed Saviour

Al-Masihu-Isa: The Glory of Jesus the Messiah, John Gilchrist

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Jesus in the Bible: the Son of Man

The Titles of Jesus in the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Comparing views on the books

Jesus: an overview, CCI

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Isaiah 53:1–12

Promises: John the Baptiser - God's cleansing

When sin gets in the way, God provides a means to cleanse us. Throughout the history of the Israelites, animal sacrifices and water baptism served as important rituals to cleanse the people from sins. John is described in the Bible as the forerunner of the Messiah. He was sent by...

Promises

Isaiah 53:1–12

Promises: Jesus Messiah - The Messiah's mission

Jesus told his disciples: "all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled... thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins...

Promises

Isaiah 53:1–12

Promises: God's Promises - God's gift

The Bible shows God to be a keeper of promises. God created humanity to live with him, in Paradise. But as Adam and Eve discovered, sin separates us from God’s presence. Some will ask, ‘can’t God just forgive us?’ But God is holy. He will not turn a blind eye...

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Isaiah 53:1–12

200 Questions

Q86: In the Holy Books is it stated by the prophets that the Messiah (Jesus) would die?

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Isaiah 53:5–12

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Q85: Is it accepted that Christ’s blood was shed as a sacrificial atonement for the sins of the world? (Ransom / Fidye)

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200 Questions

Isaiah 53:7

Did Jesus Defend Himself at His Trial?

The Crucifixion of Christ: A Fact, not Fiction, John Gilchrist

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Isaiah 53:7

Key Source: Prophecies about Christ

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Isaiah 53:7

Key Source: The Cross in the Old Testament

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