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Tag: Genesis

  • The Binding of Isaac (Akedah) and Christ

    The account of the Akedah in Genesis 22 reveals typological parallels to Christ’s redemptive work. Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac symbolizes God the Father’s love in sending His Son. The narrative prefigures Christ’s obedience, sacrificial nature, and resurrection, culminated in the provision of salvation, highlighting God’s sovereign grace and faithfulness.

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  • Old Testament People as Types of Christ

    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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  • Old Testament Types of Christ

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    The content explores various types of Christ found in the Old Testament, highlighting their fulfillment in the New Testament. Key figures and events illustrate God’s sovereign design in redemptive history, showing how each type prefigures Jesus and His work. This typology emphasizes the unity of Scripture and the significance of Christ’s role in salvation.

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  • Explaining the Book of Genesis: A Christ-Centered Overview

    The Book of Genesis serves as the foundation for the Bible, detailing God’s creation, covenantal promises, and redemptive purpose for humanity. It consists of primeval history, focusing on creation, sin, and God’s covenant with Noah, and patriarchal history, highlighting Abraham and Joseph, ultimately revealing Christ as the fulfillment of these promises.

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    Explaining the Book of Genesis: A Christ-Centered Overview