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Feb 9, 2023 · In regard to the indwelling or filling by the Spirit in the Old Testament, most scholars believe the indwelling was selective and temporary. This is in contrast to the New Testament where the Spirit permanently indwells believers (1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20). The Spirit was said to “come upon” Old Testament believers for God’s purposes.
May 6, 2024 · Primarily, the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, is a collection of books that lays out the history, laws, prophecies, and poetry of the Jewish people. On the other hand, the New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Walter Kaiser Jr., President Emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, wrote Mission in the Old Testament to challenge the idea that mission is a New Testament development and that Israel was involved in mission only centripetally, that is, attracting people to Yahweh by living out their unique relationship with him. From the first chapter, Kaiser claims that centrifugal mission was ...
Oct 8, 2019 · The New Testament’s rejection of earning God’s favor by works and its emphasis on salvation by grace through faith (e.g., Eph 2:8–9; Gal 2:16; Rom 4:1–12) has led many people to presume that the Old Testament teaches that people could merit salvation [in the Old Testament] by obeying the Mosaic law. However, this is not the case.
Healing is a central theme throughout the Old Testament, reflecting God's compassion and desire to restore people to wholeness. This article explores the various aspects of healing in the Old Testament, including its spiritual, physical, and emotional dimensions.
Please check back later for the full article.The God of the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) is arguably one of the most fascinating deities in all religious literature: complex and multifaceted; prone to great acts of mercy and kindness, although not above brutal acts of punishment and wrath; consumed with care for the world and its inhabitants ...
Aug 19, 2024 · The role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament is much like His role in the New Testament. When we speak of the role of the Holy Spirit, we can discern four general areas in which the Holy Spirit works: 1) regeneration, 2) indwelling (or filling), 3) restraint, and 4) empowerment for service.
