One of the proofs of the accuracy of the Bible is the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.

The Bible is saturated with specific prophecies concerning nations, cities, historic events, and individuals. But what lends such overwhelming credibility to the divine origin of these prophecies is the fact that hundreds have been literally fulfilled in the most minute detail. In fact, so convincing is the proof, God Himself established the issue of prophetic fulfillment as a legitimate test of divine authorship and authenticity (Isaiah 41:21-23,26 ).

Probably the most amazing series of prophetic fulfillments involves the multitude of Messianic predictions concerning Christ. The Old Testament contains 332 specific prophecies which were literally fulfilled by Christ. This fact not only establishes his divine credentials, but substantiates the divine inspiration of the Bible as well.

The following are just 26 selected examples of over 300 distinct prophecies relating to Christ:

1.	Born in Bethlehem	Micah 5:2 / Lk 2:4-7
2.	Born of the tribe of Judah	Gen 49:10 / Lk 3:23-33
3.	Born of a virgin	Isa 7:14 / Matt 1:18,24,25
4.	Referred to as “Immanuel”	Isa 7:14 / Matt 3:1,2
5.	Would be king	Ps 2:6 / Matt 27:37
6.	Preceded by a messenger	Isa 40:3 / Matt 3:1, 2
7.	Enter Jerusalem on a donkey	Zech 9:9 / Lk 19:35-37
8.	Be rejected by his own people	Isa 53:3 / John 7:5,48
9.	Betrayed by a friend	Ps 41:9 / Matt 10:4
10.	Betrayed by 30 pieces of silver	Zech 11:12 / Matt 26:15
11.	Silver thrown into temple	Zech 11:13 / Matt 27:5
12.	Money used to purchase a potter’s field	Zech 11:13 / Matt 27:7
13.	Forsaken by His disciples	Zech 13:7 / Mk 14:50
14.	Wounded and bruised	Isa 53:5 / Matt 27:26
15.	Smitten and spit upon	Isa 50:6 / Matt 26:67
16.	Mocked	PS 20:7 / Matt 27:31
17.	Didn’t answer His accusers	Isa 53:7 / Matt 27:12-19
18.	Hands and feet pierced	PS 22:16 / Lk 23:33
19.	Crucified with thieves	Isa 53:12 / Matt 27:38
20.	Made intercession for His persecutors	Isa 53:12 / Lk 23:34
21.	Lots cast for His garments	Ps 22:18 / John 19:23-24
22.	Given gall and vinegar to drink	Ps 69:21 / Matt 27:34
23.	Bones weren’t broken	Ps 34:20 / John 19:33,36
24.	His side pierced	Zech 12:10 / John 19:34
25.	Buried in a rich man’s tomb	Isa 53:9 / Matt 27:57-60
26.	Ascended to God	Ps 68:18 / Acts 1:9,Eph 4:8

The law of compound probabilities is a mathematical law which can be used to calculate the probability of a specific set of conditions, requirements, or qualifications being fulfilled. Peter W. Stoner used this law to determine the odds of a certain proscribed number of biblical prophecies relating to Christ being fulfilled. His findings were carefully evaluated by the American Scientific Affiliation and found to be sound and convincing. His findings rule out coincidence, change, or human manipulation in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

Stoner started by calculating the probability of one lone individual precisely fulfilling only eight prophesies relating to Christ. He computed the odds at 1 in 10¹⁷. This is the same as 1 followed by 17 zeros. This would be the equivalent of covering the entire state of Texas 2 feet deep in silver dollars, specially marking one of them, and instructing a blindfolded man to pick the right silver dollar on the first try.

Dr. Stoner then computed the odds of one individual fulfilling just 16 prophecies relating to Christ. He calculated the odds at 1 X 10⁴⁵ power.

Stoner further calculated 48 prophecies at 1 X 10¹⁵⁷. This figure is astronomical and beyond human comprehension, but Christ fulfilled over 300 distinct prophecies! These calculations prove the divine authorship of the scriptures beyond any reasonable or conceivable shadow of doubt.

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