When we take the Old Testament history seriously in relation to its completion in Jesus Christ, a two-way process is at work, yielding a double benefit in our understanding of the whole Bible. On the one hand, we are able to see the full significance of the Old Testament story in the light of where it leads—the climactic achievement of Christ; and on the other hand, we are able to appreciate the full dimensions of what God did through Christ in the light of his historical declarations and demonstrations of intent in the Old Testament.—Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1992), 33.
Crumbs fallen from the table of the King—from his Word, his workmen, and his world.
Monday, March 25, 2013
A Two-Way Process at Work, Yielding a Double Benefit
Christopher J. H. Wright on whole-Bible methodology:
Jeff Wencel
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