
Old Testament |
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Law—the Foundation for Christ History—Preparation for Christ Poetry—Aspiration for Christ Prophecy—Expectation of Christ |
Preparation |
The Old Testament in its four-fold division lays the foundation for the coming of the Messiah Savior anticipating Him as Prophet, Priest, and King and as the suffering Savior who must die for man’s sin before He reigns. |
New Testament |
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Gospels |
Manifestation |
Tells the story of the coming of the long-anticipated Savior and His person and work. |
Acts |
Propagation |
Through the work of the Holy Spirit, Acts proclaims the message of the Savior who has come. |
Epistles |
Explanation & Application |
Develops the full significance of the person and work of Christ and how this should impact the walk of the Christian as Christ’s ambassador in the world. |
Revelation |
Consummation |
Anticipates the end time events and the return of the Lord, His end time reign, and the eternal state. |