Lecture Question Module #9 Joseph Workman
There is so much in this Module. As you look at the different genres of the Bible, it becomes clear that you have to be careful how you interpret each. I am most interested in your thoughts on the difference between the OT and the NT. Take the time to outline the major differences between them as it concerns interpretation. Give examples.
One of the differences I see in between the OT and the NT would be the fact that those living in the OT didn’t have the revelation of Christ as their Savior and what this secured for them. Christ hadn’t died yet. They were dependant on God being faithful to forgive them based on their animal sacrifices. Some of the prophets prophesied of the coming of Christ, but none had the full revelation of what Christ dying for us would mean. I think we have to take this into account when interpreting OT Scripture. When interpreting a passage about Abraham, and how the Lord counted Him as righteous, I have to realize that because Abraham upheld the Law and made the correct sacrifices that God declared Him righteous. As for me, when I read that I am the righteousness of Christ I must understand that I can do nothing to get this righteousness or even keep it. It’s God-given. I hope that is a good example.
Another difference I see between OT and NT Scriptures would be the difference in how they portray God’s character. The OT shows God’s character, through different biblical characters, through His prophets, and through the Law. You see a Holiness of God and God seems so huge to me when I read OT Scripture. You feel a real fear of God when you read the OT. In the NT God relates to His People mainly through Jesus Christ and His apostles. I mean in Paul’s epistles, how many times does it say the phrase “in Christ”? I see God relating to us so much through Jesus Christ His son. I am not trying to make God different parts, but through the person Jesus Christ we see so much more of His Character and what His fulfilling the Law really means. I hope these where correct in answering the question.
One of the differences I see in between the OT and the NT would be the fact that those living in the OT didn’t have the revelation of Christ as their Savior and what this secured for them. Christ hadn’t died yet. They were dependant on God being faithful to forgive them based on their animal sacrifices. Some of the prophets prophesied of the coming of Christ, but none had the full revelation of what Christ dying for us would mean. I think we have to take this into account when interpreting OT Scripture. When interpreting a passage about Abraham, and how the Lord counted Him as righteous, I have to realize that because Abraham upheld the Law and made the correct sacrifices that God declared Him righteous. As for me, when I read that I am the righteousness of Christ I must understand that I can do nothing to get this righteousness or even keep it. It’s God-given. I hope that is a good example.
Another difference I see between OT and NT Scriptures would be the difference in how they portray God’s character. The OT shows God’s character, through different biblical characters, through His prophets, and through the Law. You see a Holiness of God and God seems so huge to me when I read OT Scripture. You feel a real fear of God when you read the OT. In the NT God relates to His People mainly through Jesus Christ and His apostles. I mean in Paul’s epistles, how many times does it say the phrase “in Christ”? I see God relating to us so much through Jesus Christ His son. I am not trying to make God different parts, but through the person Jesus Christ we see so much more of His Character and what His fulfilling the Law really means. I hope these where correct in answering the question.
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