Tag: Old Testament
Biblical Principle #112: Seventy-Five in Jacob’s Family Went to Egypt
Biblical Principles List Principle Seventy-five souls of Jacob’s family went to Egypt. Explanation The previous handful of Principles have focused on the writings that comprise the Bible, how we got them, and the differences between textual families. We have examined reasons why the Greek Septuagint (LXX) is a superior Old Testament source, yet it is…
Biblical Principle #110: Translation Accuracy Matters
Biblical Principles List Principle The accuracy of a Bible translation is important. Explanation We previously established that there are multiple text families of the writings in the Bible and that there are differences between various copies of the Scriptures. GOD told Moses: 1 “Every commandment I command you today you must be careful to do,…
Biblical Principle #109: There are Multiple Biblical Text Families
Biblical Principles List Principle There are multiple text families of the Bible’s writings. Explanation Origin of the Hebrew Scriptures We previously established that the Bible is a compilation of numerous writings which were written over the span of about 1,500 years and that these writings were spread and preserved through scribes making copies. The ancient…
What does the Old Testament say about Jesus’ Church? [Discovering the Treasure of OT Church Prophecy]
What is the first verse in your Bible that includes the word “church”? For most English translations, the answer is Matthew 16:18. In this passage, Jesus tells the apostles—for the first time EVER in the Gospel accounts!—that He’s going to build His church. … .. . Think about the vast impact that Jesus’ church has had upon human history:…
Why You Should Use the Septuagint (LXX)
In early 2009, I began a personal Bible study regarding the practices of the early church. At the time, I was inspired to begin this study by perceived differences between what I read in the New Testament and what I saw being practiced at the time—primarily in the church where I was meeting, but also…
The Most Important Ignored Old Testament Scripture [part 2]
In the previous post, we looked at the Song of Moses in its broader context—a passage I’m convinced is the most important ignored text in the Old Testament. In this post, I’m going to show you why the Song of Moses is so important. This realization, in turn, sheds light on other doctrines which we…
The Most Important Ignored Old Testament Scripture [part 1]
The Old Testament has a lot of Scriptures that we probably tend to overlook. But one rises above the rest in significance and impact upon the Bible’s overall narrative. In this two-part article, we look at that Scripture in its context and then examine what makes it so important. This is an important message because…
Can Jesus be Seen in the Old Testament? (3 examples that suggest the answer is yes)
A common question that people have is whether Jesus is seen in the Old Testament. The short answer is that the Old Testament Scriptures do not specifically state that Jesus appeared prior to His human birth. However, I believe Jesus can be seen in the Old Testament, at times, but not by His eventual human…
What the Old Testament Teaches Us about Elders
The New Testament tells us that the Law of Moses was our tutor (teacher; guardian; schoolmaster) to bring us to Christ (see Gal. 3:23-25). In this post, let’s look at what our tutor has to say about the role of elders in Old Testament times. Having this foundation helps us better understand the role of…
