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08-23-2004, 06:31 AM
Christ is the center, the subject, the theme of all the Scripture. He is pictured in every book. Numerous types of Christ are evident throughout the Pentateuch. An earnest study of typology will add zest to your Bible study and give you a profound appreciation for the Old Testament and a deeper devotion to Christ. A knowledge of types makes the Old Testament leap with life and reaffirms the fact that the Bible, although containing 66 books, is actually one great book revealing man's redemption through the sacrifice, resurrection, and future glory of Christ.
The Lesson
Typology in the Old Testament
Instuctor:Rev Ronnie Conner D.D.
A. THE AUTHORITY FOR TYPES
As to persons and events read and study I Corinthians 10:1-11.
As to objects, symbols, colors, special days, sacrifices, feasts, etc. in short, as to the Tabernacle read Hebrews 9:1-26.
B. THE MEANING OF A TYPE
Positively:
A type is a divinely planned and purposed illustration in the Old Testament of a truth clearly revealed in the New Testament. It can pertain to:
People, like Adam. (Romans 5:14)
A whole nation, like Israel. (I Corinthians 10:11)
A thing, like the veil. (Hebrews 10:19, 20)
An institution, like the atonement. (Hebrews 9:11, 12)
A ceremony, like the Feast of unleavened bread. (I Corinthians 5:7)
An animal, like the lamb. (John 1:29)
Types are referred to in the New Testament as patterns (Hebrews 8:5), figures (Hebrews 9:9), and shadows (Hebrews 10:1).
Negatively:
A person or thing should not be considered a perfect type unless authority for it can be found in a New Testament anti type or fulfillment.
Exception: Barring an anti type, something or someone like Joseph can be considered a type if the analogies and spiritual significance is such that the Spirit's meaning is clear.
C. THE PURPOSE OF TYPES
For examples (I Corinthians 10:11), "Now all these things happened unto them for examples..." In other words, types were illustrations of what we should expect in our relationship to and service for Christ.
For our admonition (I Corinthians 10:11), "They are written for our admonition". Types were not merely illustrations but exhortations, given to admonish us to holier, more dedicated living. Read also II Timothy 3:16,17.
For our learning (Romans 15:4), "Whatsoever things were written in earlier times, were written for our learning..." Types were not simply illustrations as to the meaning of great truths. (Romans 4:23, 24).
To reveal and magnify Christ and to teach us regarding Him. (Luke 24:27), "He expounded to them, in all the Scriptures, the things concerning Himself." (Luke 24:44), "...concerning me." (John 5:39).
D. TYPES IN GENESIS
Adam - Please note I Corinthians 15:45 and Romans 5:14 for New Testament verification. Adam was a positive type of Christ in some ways and a contrasting type in others.
Positively:
Both were heads of new creations Adam, the old (Genesis 1:26-28; Luke 3:38; Genesis 2:15-26) and Christ the new (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 20:6; II Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10, 4:24)
Both were wounded and from their wounded sides, brides were formed and given (Genesis 2:22-25; Ephesians 5:22-32).
Both are challenged by Satan (Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1-11).
Both tempted as to physical appetite (Genesis 3; and Matthew 4:3-4).
In contrast:
Adam was given life (Genesis 2:7); Christ gives life. (I Corinthians 15:45; John 10:10,28).
In Adam all die (I Corinthians 15:23). In Christ all who believe are made alive (I Corinthians 15:22; I John 5:12; John 20:31).
Adam was given a bride who failed (Genesis 2:22; 3:6). Christ is given a bride that cannot fail (Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7, 8).
Adam was head of that which was natural and of the earth. Christ was head of that which is spiritual, heavenly! He was the Lord from Heaven (I Corinthians 15:46-48).
Eve a type of the believer and the church.
She was created from Adam (Genesis 2:22). We are created "in Christ Jesus", (II Corinthians 5:17).
She was to be Adam's bride and a helper to him (Genesis 2:18-24). The Church is Christ's bride and worker together with Him (Ephesians 5:22-32; John 3:28, 29; II Corinthians 6:1).
She was given Adam's nature (Genesis 5:2; II Corinthians 11:2, 3). We are given Christ's nature (Galatians 2:20; II Peter 1:4; II Corinthians 5:17).
The coats of skins (Genesis 3:21). Provided by God to hide Adam's shame, these skins are typical of the garment of Christ's righteousness by which all believers are clothed (Philippians 3:9; I Corinthians 1:30; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 3:21; Revelation 19:8).
Cain and Abel These brothers are contrasting types of the unbeliever and the believer (Genesis 4:1-15). Cain refused to recognize his sinfulness and need of sacrifice. Filled with pride, he sought true acceptance of God by bringing an offering of his own hands and choosing. Being rejected, he gave way to anger and murder. Abel is a type of the spiritual man. While not a better man than Cain naturally, he "brought a better sacrifice", (Hebrews 11:4). He was obedient. By faith, he recognized his sinfulness and his need for substitutionary salvation through shed blood. Read Hebrews 11:4; I John 3:12, Hebrews 9:22.
The firstborn of the flock
(Genesis 4:4). A lamb is the most unfailing and continuous type of Christ as the suffering Savior (John 1:29 and Hebrews 9:26). Christ was the harmless, humble, spotless lamb who was "led to the slaughter" (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:52-54).
The Lesson
Typology in the Old Testament
Instuctor:Rev Ronnie Conner D.D.
A. THE AUTHORITY FOR TYPES
As to persons and events read and study I Corinthians 10:1-11.
As to objects, symbols, colors, special days, sacrifices, feasts, etc. in short, as to the Tabernacle read Hebrews 9:1-26.
B. THE MEANING OF A TYPE
Positively:
A type is a divinely planned and purposed illustration in the Old Testament of a truth clearly revealed in the New Testament. It can pertain to:
People, like Adam. (Romans 5:14)
A whole nation, like Israel. (I Corinthians 10:11)
A thing, like the veil. (Hebrews 10:19, 20)
An institution, like the atonement. (Hebrews 9:11, 12)
A ceremony, like the Feast of unleavened bread. (I Corinthians 5:7)
An animal, like the lamb. (John 1:29)
Types are referred to in the New Testament as patterns (Hebrews 8:5), figures (Hebrews 9:9), and shadows (Hebrews 10:1).
Negatively:
A person or thing should not be considered a perfect type unless authority for it can be found in a New Testament anti type or fulfillment.
Exception: Barring an anti type, something or someone like Joseph can be considered a type if the analogies and spiritual significance is such that the Spirit's meaning is clear.
C. THE PURPOSE OF TYPES
For examples (I Corinthians 10:11), "Now all these things happened unto them for examples..." In other words, types were illustrations of what we should expect in our relationship to and service for Christ.
For our admonition (I Corinthians 10:11), "They are written for our admonition". Types were not merely illustrations but exhortations, given to admonish us to holier, more dedicated living. Read also II Timothy 3:16,17.
For our learning (Romans 15:4), "Whatsoever things were written in earlier times, were written for our learning..." Types were not simply illustrations as to the meaning of great truths. (Romans 4:23, 24).
To reveal and magnify Christ and to teach us regarding Him. (Luke 24:27), "He expounded to them, in all the Scriptures, the things concerning Himself." (Luke 24:44), "...concerning me." (John 5:39).
D. TYPES IN GENESIS
Adam - Please note I Corinthians 15:45 and Romans 5:14 for New Testament verification. Adam was a positive type of Christ in some ways and a contrasting type in others.
Positively:
Both were heads of new creations Adam, the old (Genesis 1:26-28; Luke 3:38; Genesis 2:15-26) and Christ the new (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 20:6; II Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10, 4:24)
Both were wounded and from their wounded sides, brides were formed and given (Genesis 2:22-25; Ephesians 5:22-32).
Both are challenged by Satan (Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1-11).
Both tempted as to physical appetite (Genesis 3; and Matthew 4:3-4).
In contrast:
Adam was given life (Genesis 2:7); Christ gives life. (I Corinthians 15:45; John 10:10,28).
In Adam all die (I Corinthians 15:23). In Christ all who believe are made alive (I Corinthians 15:22; I John 5:12; John 20:31).
Adam was given a bride who failed (Genesis 2:22; 3:6). Christ is given a bride that cannot fail (Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7, 8).
Adam was head of that which was natural and of the earth. Christ was head of that which is spiritual, heavenly! He was the Lord from Heaven (I Corinthians 15:46-48).
Eve a type of the believer and the church.
She was created from Adam (Genesis 2:22). We are created "in Christ Jesus", (II Corinthians 5:17).
She was to be Adam's bride and a helper to him (Genesis 2:18-24). The Church is Christ's bride and worker together with Him (Ephesians 5:22-32; John 3:28, 29; II Corinthians 6:1).
She was given Adam's nature (Genesis 5:2; II Corinthians 11:2, 3). We are given Christ's nature (Galatians 2:20; II Peter 1:4; II Corinthians 5:17).
The coats of skins (Genesis 3:21). Provided by God to hide Adam's shame, these skins are typical of the garment of Christ's righteousness by which all believers are clothed (Philippians 3:9; I Corinthians 1:30; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 3:21; Revelation 19:8).
Cain and Abel These brothers are contrasting types of the unbeliever and the believer (Genesis 4:1-15). Cain refused to recognize his sinfulness and need of sacrifice. Filled with pride, he sought true acceptance of God by bringing an offering of his own hands and choosing. Being rejected, he gave way to anger and murder. Abel is a type of the spiritual man. While not a better man than Cain naturally, he "brought a better sacrifice", (Hebrews 11:4). He was obedient. By faith, he recognized his sinfulness and his need for substitutionary salvation through shed blood. Read Hebrews 11:4; I John 3:12, Hebrews 9:22.
The firstborn of the flock
(Genesis 4:4). A lamb is the most unfailing and continuous type of Christ as the suffering Savior (John 1:29 and Hebrews 9:26). Christ was the harmless, humble, spotless lamb who was "led to the slaughter" (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:52-54).