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Types of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

Throughout the Old Testament we find numerous people, places and things that point us to the Messiah who was to come, and to what He would do for His people. In this article we will look at just three of those types: a person, a place, and a thing. The Person – Adam It’s hard…

The Promise of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

[This week, talking about the Promise of the Coming Christ, I want to direct your attention to our book Knowing the Truth about Jesus the Messiah[1]. The description in that book regarding Genesis 3:14-15 beautifully illustrates the promises fulfilled in Christ. This blog is slightly modified from that book.] “So the Lord God said to…

Prophecies of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

Throughout the Old Testament we find numerous prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, the Christ. In fact, biblical scholar and Jewish convert Alfred Edersheim includes a list of 456 Messianic prophecies in his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah.[1] We will look at just a few of those this week. We…

Before the World Began: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

“It is a mind-stretching exercise to ponder that before the creation—indeed, before time even began—the three persons of the Trinity enjoyed uninterrupted and blissfully loving fellowship for all eternity.” – Ron Rhodes, Christ Before the Manger[1] Do you, somewhere back in the hidden resources of your mind, think that Jesus “began” when He was born…

The Bible vs. Other Religious Books Part 5 – The Grace of God in Four Acts

One of the most astonishing things about the Bible is that despite being a collection of 66 books, written by more than 40 people, over a period of 1500-plus years, it is united by a single theme. We’ll summarize that theme by calling it The Grace of God in Four Acts. Act 1: Creation Act…