Subject: Why the Old and New Testament? |
Bible Note: Hello, The OT lifeless???? I wouldn't say that. Neither do I agree that the New Testament is more glorious than the Old. I would say that the New Testament is Glorious in a different way than the Old, but not more. Many of the passages that refer to the glory and majesty of God the Father are found in the Old Testament. I also don't agree that the OT is depressing. I find numerous uplifting and joyous passages in the Old Testament. At one point, I believed that all a person needed was the NT and that the OT was just for background information. I later read Philip Yancy's Book, "The Bible Jesus Read." It goes into the Old Testament and it's importance. During that time frame, I started studying the Old Testament phrases and passages being quoted in the New Testament. One that came to mind was Phillip and the Etheopian eunich. The Passage in focus was Isaiah 53:7-8. With that passage, Phillip lead the Etheopian to Christ. As I continued my studies, I soon realized that the 1st century church didn't have the New Testament completed and handy. They had the Old Testament availiable and had to utilize that. You see, the gospel message was designed such, through divine means, to be given, presented, studied, and seen throughout the entire text of the Scripture. Meaning that you can find the Gospel message in any passage in the Bible. You give me a text, and I'll present the Gospel message and how it points to Christ. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |