FOUNDATIONS

Who Is the Messiah? (A Biblical Definition)

The Messiah (Hebrew Mashiah, “Anointed One”) is not a late theological invention, nor a figure introduced only in the New Testament. Scripture presents the Messiah as central to Elohim’s plan from the beginning of creation, not merely at its culmination.

1. The Messiah and Creation

The Bible teaches that the Messiah did not simply appear in history, but was present and active at creation itself.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with Elohim, and the Word was Elohim…
All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” (John 1:1–3)

This echoes the opening declaration of Scripture:

“In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

The New Testament does not introduce a new Creator—it reveals who the Creator is.

Isaiah affirms this divine identity unmistakably:

“For unto us a child is born… and His name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty El, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

The Messiah is therefore not a created being, nor merely a messenger, but Elohim acting within His creation.

2. The Messiah as the Light of Creation

Before the sun, moon, or stars existed, Scripture records:

“And Elohim said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)

John identifies this light:

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
And the light shines in the darkness…” (John 1:4–5)

The Messiah is not only the Light revealed during His earthly ministry, but the Light present from the very first act of creation.

This is why He later declares:

“I am the Light of the world.” (John 8:12)

This statement is not metaphorical alone—it is cosmic and creational.

3. The Messiah Revealed in Flesh

The Gospel message is not that Elohim created the world and later sent someone else to fix it. Scripture teaches that Elohim Himself entered His creation:

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)

The Messiah’s earthly life does not begin His existence—it reveals His identity.

“Before Abraham was, I AM.” (John 8:58)

This aligns with Isaiah’s declaration:

“I, YHWH, am the first and the last; besides Me there is no god.” (Isaiah 44:6)

4. A Note on Melchizedek (Further Study)

Scripture also identifies the Messiah with the eternal priesthood of Melchizedek (Psalm 110; Hebrews 7), indicating a role that precedes and transcends the Levitical system. This topic requires careful, dedicated study and is addressed separately.

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