The Value of the Old Testament Today
What value do the teachings of the Old Law have today? Are they binding as law? Do they benefit us as evidence for our faith, history, and understanding of the nature of God and of man? Are there principles that are unchanging under both Old and New Testaments? Can the Law of Moses help us understand and appreciate the gospel?
· The Old Testament Records the History of God's Dealings with Man
What value do the teachings of the Old Law have today? Are they binding as law? Do they benefit us as evidence for our faith, history, and understanding of the nature of God and of man? Are there principles that are unchanging under both Old and New Testaments? Can the Law of Moses help us understand and appreciate the gospel?
· The Old Testament Records the History of God's Dealings with Man
- The Old Testament Tells the Beginning of Earth and the Human Race
- The Old Testament Records God's Relations with Men in Times Past.
- The Old Testament Gives Evidences to Support Our Faith
- Evidence that God Exists and that Jehovah is the One True God.
- Evidence that the Bible is the Word of God.
- The ability of the Old Testament writers to predict future events.
- The unity between various Bible writers
- Evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God
- The Old Testament Teaches General Principles of Truth
- The Nature of God Has Never Changed.
- The Basic Nature and Needs of Man Have Never Changed.
- The Old Testament Gives Appreciation and Understanding of the New Testament.
- Old Testament Prophecies Explain Many New Testament Principles.
- Prophecies of Jesus help us understand His life, death, and resurrection.
- Prophecies about the New Testament help us understand the nature of the church, the gospel, etc.
- The Contrast Between the Old Testament and the New Testament Helps Us to Appreciate the New Testament.
- The Similarity Between the Old Testament and the New Testament also Helps Us Understand the New Testament.
- Inspired New Testament teachers often used the Old Testament in this way.