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1 | why don't people study the old testmant | Bible general Archive 2 | ischus | 115044 | ||
Amen, kalos! When we neglect the old testament, we miss out on some extremely important theological insights into God and his gospel. The Pentateuch is rich with statements about God's nature and will for all people. Jesus, as you know, does not abolish the law but fulfills it. He perfects it and gives us life through him. The OT has much to say about how God reconciles people to himself, how he deals with sin, how he views the poor and marginalized, how he cares for Gentiles, what he values in worship, relationships, and much, much more! The people who either neglect the OT all together, or make it into some ancient fortune teller for us today truly miss out on the beauty of the bible that was used by Jesus and the first century Christians. I encourage you to study and teach the Old Testament as much as possible! ischus |
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2 | why don't people study the old testmant | Bible general Archive 2 | kalos | 115061 | ||
ischus: You write: "I encourage you to study and teach the Old Testament as much as possible!" Excellent advice! And that is exactly what I am doing and shall continue to do. I thank you for the encouragement. It has been well said that the OT is the NT ENfolded and the NT is the OT UNfolded. If the New Testament is not the Old Testament unfolded, then what is it? This, of course, is a rhetorical question which requires no answer. I am convinced that this is exactly what the NT is. On the subjects of the Torah (Pentateuch, law) and the OT (Tanakh) there is much more I could say and will say every chance I get. :-) Grace and shalom, kalos |
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