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but how do we apply all of Scripture, especially the OT, towards us now?
You might find my little booklet Is Jesus in the Old Testament?, published by P&R, helpful.I know that we are now under the New Covenant of Grace, and that all of the scriptures were inspired by God, but how do we apply all of Scripture, especially the OT, towards us now?
You might find my little booklet Is Jesus in the Old Testament?, published by P&R, helpful.
Iain
Are you asking specifically of the threefold division of the law?
More along the lines of how to apply the OT to us now under the New Covenant, is it by seeing how God worked out His salvation plan throughout History, and to take more like scripture principles form then to apply today?Are you asking specifically of the threefold division of the law?
That answer seems to be about the same as when the Bible states to us that all of the OT was written to be examples to us now how we ought to live and obey the principles of God.The question, which I am by no means qualified to answer, brings to mind the quotation ; 'The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed. The New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.' I don't know who to attribute that to, or where I read it, but it sounds 'right' to me.
Thank you, and am really trying to sort out what OT passages directly apply to us today under the New Covenant, and what would be seen more as being historical information plotting the plan of salvation to the NT times.David, I will just say that I am pleased to see you asking this question! From your posts, I know that you are in the midst of your own journey out of a broadly evangelical, Dispensational background (I've been there!). May your studies in this area strengthen your understanding of the Reformed faith.
I will get that booklet, and read through and apply it.You might find my little booklet Is Jesus in the Old Testament?, published by P&R, helpful.
Iain
That answer seems to be about the same as when the Bible states to us that all of the OT was written to be examples to us now how we ought to live and obey the principles of God.
I was just referring to 1 Corinthians 10:11 here.I don't understand that conclusion. I take it you need to read that book.
I was just referring to 1 Corinthians 10:11 here.
I was just suggesting that we do indeed still heed and apply the principles from the OT to us today, but not everything written down in there direct applies to us today either.I just mean to say your response was not "the same." "'The OT is the NT concealed' is the same as 'the OT is law, NT is gospel'" ...makes no sense.
Find a good commentary. The indicative/imperative design of the letters (even in that very chapter!) to the antinomian Corinthians should be quite clear.
Context, context.
How do we separate what was addressed to just the persons of that time in history as being valid, and what was to be applied towards all peoples for all times?This is kind of a massive question. Probably need to ask with more specifics.
How do we separate what was addressed to just the persons of that time in history as being valid, and what was to be applied towards all peoples for all times?
You might find my little booklet Is Jesus in the Old Testament?, published by P&R, helpful.
Iain