The Interpretation of Old Testament Prophecy in the New Testament
Ever since the beginning of Christianity, there has been the age-old debate between some Christian scholars concerning the interpretation of the Old Testament (OT) prophecy in the New Testament (NT), and whether or not such interpretation is valid. Perhaps, such disagreement might be the reason for the various sects of Christianity and why some of the Jewish faith still holds true to the OT belief system. Notwithstanding, one fact still remains the same and cannot be ignored, that is the fact that the NT does reflect OT prophesies, and in some cases, through literal reflection (verbatim). In order to grasp this concept, one has to start out by understanding the meaning and purpose …show more content…
These three reasons are as follows: prophecy is given for a warning, for repentance, and for the hope of salvation. Consider the prophet Noah for example, a preacher of righteousness according to 2 Peter 2:5, whom God gave prophecy concerning a future event for his generation (Genesis 6:12-14). God told Noah that there was going to be a flood that will wipeout the entire generation of people if they refuse to turn away from their wicked ways. Some bible scholars and historians have suggested that a span of 100-120 years had past before the prophecy of the flood was …show more content…
Ever since the fall of man, the need for atonement and reconciliation has been apparent. The OT way of dealing with atonement for man’s sin was through the sacrifice of animals with strict requirements. For example, the type of animal, the method in which the sacrifice was suppose to be conducted, who was required to conduct the sacrifice, when the sacrifice was to be conducted, and most importantly, the condition of the animal. In order words, the animal had to be perfect. A more suitable example is noted in the book of Leviticus where it states, “And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him” (Leviticus 5:18). Not withstanding, this standard of animal sacrifice set in the OT for atonement was not sufficient for
Ever since the beginning of Christianity, there has been the age-old debate between some Christian scholars concerning the interpretation of the Old Testament (OT) prophecy in the New Testament (NT), and whether or not such interpretation is valid. Perhaps, such disagreement might be the reason for the various sects of Christianity and why some of the Jewish faith still holds true to the OT belief system. Notwithstanding, one fact still remains the same and cannot be ignored, that is the fact that the NT does reflect OT prophesies, and in some cases, through literal reflection (verbatim). In order to grasp this concept, one has to start out by understanding the meaning and purpose …show more content…
These three reasons are as follows: prophecy is given for a warning, for repentance, and for the hope of salvation. Consider the prophet Noah for example, a preacher of righteousness according to 2 Peter 2:5, whom God gave prophecy concerning a future event for his generation (Genesis 6:12-14). God told Noah that there was going to be a flood that will wipeout the entire generation of people if they refuse to turn away from their wicked ways. Some bible scholars and historians have suggested that a span of 100-120 years had past before the prophecy of the flood was …show more content…
Ever since the fall of man, the need for atonement and reconciliation has been apparent. The OT way of dealing with atonement for man’s sin was through the sacrifice of animals with strict requirements. For example, the type of animal, the method in which the sacrifice was suppose to be conducted, who was required to conduct the sacrifice, when the sacrifice was to be conducted, and most importantly, the condition of the animal. In order words, the animal had to be perfect. A more suitable example is noted in the book of Leviticus where it states, “And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him” (Leviticus 5:18). Not withstanding, this standard of animal sacrifice set in the OT for atonement was not sufficient for