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JUDE Jude is a summary of the 64 books that have gone before it. This is to prepare us for the final unveiling of Jesus Christ. There are 10 of the characters, & cities from the Pentateuch & includes over 40 of the great truths, titles & teachings of the New Testament. God, the Father, the...

In the next section from 1 Timothy to John we read of Christ`s indwelling the life of a believer. He is our strength, He is our life. The very character of Christ supplies the strength to become mature in Him, through His indwelling presence. 1 & 2 TIMOTHY The letters to Timothy give...

The next section in the New Testament, from Ephesians to 2 Thessalonians, brings out our standing in Christ. EPHESIANS All spiritual blessings are in Christ, our acceptance is in the Beloved, in whom we have redemption, forgiveness, an inheritance, & `the eternal purposed is purposed in...

GALATIANS The content of the letter to the churches of Galatia also speak of Christ`s sufficiency. And no room exists for any other supposed gospel. The sufficiency of the divine provision, making it possible for man to be justified in Christ, is absolute & final. (Gal. 2: 16 – 17, 3: 11 –...

1 & 2 CORINTHIANS The message to the Corinthian church picture Christ in His sufficiency for sanctification. (1 Cor. 1: 2, 6: 11) The teaching interprets the spiritual significance of the laver, (washing, cleansing). We read of the four presentations of Christ – The cursed tree. (Deut. 21...

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST for Salvation, sanctification & justification. (Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians & Galatians) ROMANS The basic teaching in Romans is associated with the spiritual value of the brazen altar & its sacrifice. The security featured in the four horns of the altar, for those that...

We have read of Christ foreshadowed, foreseen, foreknown & foretold in all the Old Testament. Then we see Christ in His earthly manifestation in the gospels through four different aspects of His ministry. Now, from Acts to Revelation, we read of the ascended, glorified, exalted Lord Jesus...

CHRIST`S EARTHLY MINISTRY MATTHEW Kinsman / King MARK Heir / Servant LUKE Mediator / Priest JOHN Deity / Maker The fourfold picture of Jesus Christ shows a complete view in miniature of His earthly manifestation & ministry. MATTHEW shows Christ as the kinsman - king. He is...

There are over 300 of the Lord`s titles, names, offices, vocations & functions, which go to make up the written word under the old covenant. If these truths were deleted from the Scriptures, we would have but a lifeless, meaningless framework. In the wide range covered by the use of so many...

FORETELLING OF CHRIST In the Prophetic section (Isa. - Mal. 17 Books) Christ is proclaimed. We are told of His names, titles, ministry, & of His sacrificial death, resurrection, & elevation to the right hand of God. Names – Maker, husband. `For your maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts...

FOREKNOWING CHRIST The Philosophic section, (Job - Song of Sol) deals with Hebrew wisdom. Here we see there is a knowledge of Christ beforehand. Christ is foreknown in redemption, mediation & salvation. He is known to be the Saviour, the Shepherd, & the Sovereign Lord. Job declares, `For I...

FORESEEING CHRIST In the historical books (Joshua - Esther, 12 books) Christ is foreseen in different appearings - man like or angelic. These signify the dominion of Christ, His authority & administration. Joshua saw a `man` - Prince of the host of the Lord. (Josh.5: 13 - 15) Gideon saw...

Now other examples of symbols, types & shadows of the Lord in the first 5 books are - Shiloh, the sent one – an epithet of Christ. (implying a quality) peace. (Gen. 49: 10. the smitten rock – (Num. 20: 11 & 1 Cor. 10: 4) the serpent uplifted – (Num. 21: 8 & John 3: 14) the sustaining manna –...

Hi StanJ, Thank you for your contribution, however I see the king, Melchizedek as a type of the Lord. I do not want to derail this topic so if you would like more discussion we can start a specific thread on Melchizedek. Marilyn.

Hi Wormwood, Yes Jesus is `all over the pages of scripture` as you said, however there is a progression, as we will see as the sections unfold. Thank you for saying you will `just wait until` I finish writing - a true gentleman. I also read you `Revelation,` thread, & thank you for posting it...

Hi Phoneman777, Glad to see you are still here. Yes there is other support, however it involves the `eternal purposes of God,` & is a big subject. I will eventually get to it but have other topics I think are needed at the moment. So perhaps later in the year. It is a topic very close to my...

Hi StanJ, So glad you agree also. Now any contributions.......? Marilyn.

Hi Wormwood, Glad you found us. Now if you can wait till we get to the book of Revelation in relation to Christ being the centre, then that would help. We still have the OT to work through in sections. Sometimes we can get `lost` in the details & not see what aspect of Christ is being brought...

Hi Wormwood, That`s fine bro, we all have other duties to do, take your time. Now I have started the topic - `Christ the centre of the Bible,` in this eschatological section & hope to see your there. Blessings, Marilyn.

FORESHADOWING CHRIST In the Mosaic section, (Gen. - Deut.) Christ is foreshadowed in a variety of ways - symbols, signs, sacrifices all help us to understand His character, functions & vocations. Genesis - The Seed promised. `And I will put enmity between you & the woman, &...