Tag: Fulfillment

December 8, 2024

The Old Testament Books of Wisdom and Poetry

Wisdom & Poetry

The wisdom and poetry books of the Old Testament, including Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, explore themes of human existence, divine wisdom, and God’s covenant with His people. Each book highlights God’s character, human experience, and anticipates Christ’s fulfillment of these profound truths, offering guidance, comfort, and hope.

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December 7, 2024

What is the Law of Christ in 1 Corinthians 9:21?

1 Corinthians, Bible Answers, Sabbath

For a Sabbatarian, the “law of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 9:21 includes the moral law, summarized in the Ten Commandments, with the Fourth Commandment observed as the Lord’s Day. It reflects the eternal moral principles of God, fulfilled in Christ and applied to the believer’s life through the Spirit. This perspective sees continuity between the…

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December 7, 2024

What Old Testament institutions are types of Christ?

Bible Answers, Typology

Old Testament institutions, such as the priesthood, sacrificial system, and kingship, foreshadow and find fulfillment in Jesus Christ. These types reveal God’s redemptive plan, illustrating how Christ embodies the ultimate High Priest, sacrifice, and King. Each institution deepens understanding of Christ’s work and highlights the continuity of Scripture.

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December 7, 2024

The Abrahamic Covenant: Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (Pedo- and Credo-baptist)

Abrahamic Covenant, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism

The Abrahamic Covenant is foundational to God’s redemptive plan, illustrating His promises to Abraham regarding land, offspring, and blessing. Dispensationalists interpret it as specific to ethnic Israel with future fulfillment, while Covenant Theology sees it fulfilled in Christ, uniting Israel and the Church, and extending its blessings to all believers.

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December 7, 2024

Does the New Testament reinterpret the Old Testament?

Bible Answers, Typology

The New Testament does not reinterpret but reveals the Old Testament’s meaning, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan through Christ. The Old Testament’s truths, represented as types and shadows, are clarified in the New Testament. This relationship shows unity, with the Holy Spirit illuminating Scripture for deeper understanding, demonstrating consistent divine purpose.

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December 6, 2024

Old Testament Events as Types of Christ

Typology

The Old Testament contains numerous events that prefigure Christ, illustrating God’s plan of redemption. Significant events, such as the Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus, serve as types pointing toward Jesus’ person and work, emphasizing themes of salvation and sacrifice. These typological connections deepen believers’ understanding of Scripture’s unity and the significance of Christ.

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December 6, 2024

Old Testament People as Types of Christ

Typology

The Old Testament features numerous figures who foreshadow Christ, each illustrating unique aspects of His character and mission. These typological representations, from Adam to Jonah, emphasize Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promises, highlighting His role in redemption and unifying the scriptural narrative around Him as the ultimate Savior.

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