Was the Christian Testament the Old Testament of The Bible?

Answer 1

No.

**What is often called the "Old Testament" (written in the Hebrew and Aramaic languages), concerns God's dealings with the Nation of Israel and other people through the years. It's primary purpose was to point forward to the coming of Messiah, who would make all God's promises possible ( (2 Corinthians 1:20)

**The so called "NEW Testament" (more accurately called the Greek scriptures),were mainly for the Christian congregation, fulfilling many of the prophecies from the Hebrew scriptures, and pointing forward to the fulfillment of God's will toward mankind.

Another opinion: Though many people believe the Old Testament is void now, The Bible says that Jesus came to fulfill it, not to abolish it. According to Romans 11 and many other places throughout the Bible, it is stated that when one starts following God, they are grafted on to the Jewish nation, not literally in their bloodline, but spiritually. The covenant made to Abraham and his descendants is then applicable to all believers in God who have repented etc. Remember, Jesus was Jewish too! For example, why do most Christians obey all of the Ten Commandments except the one that commands us to rest on the seventh day, the Sabbath--it is in the same set of laws as murder and idolatry. Many other of God's guidelines from the Old Testament are neglected as well. It is important to be aware that God's "Old" Testament is still the covenant that exists today between those who seek God and God. The New Testament is only a fulfilling of the Old Testament--which proves it all the more true, and important to live by. Of course, you aren't gonna earn salvation through merely physically following his commands, but it helps and God will bless you for it. Besides, did Jesus himself now obey the "law"? If we are to follow his example, then, we, too must follow the law. This is my opinion feel free to think about it yourself and it is highly encouraged to read it too. Lots of pointers to Jesus are there too. Also the "Greek scriptures" was possibly largely written in Aramaic, so I wouldn't be to sure in calling it Greek. So, my answer to your question is that the "Old" or "New" Testaments aren't really a "Christian Testament," but rather the whole Bible is the "Christian Testament."

Answer:

Yes. Jesus preached, exclusively, what we call the "Old Testament" scriptures during His earthly ministry. And it was these same scriptures from which the apostles... [including Paul who knew the Old Testament backwards and forward]... taught people; with certain letters by Paul and others, written to the Gentile churches for purposes of clarification of the "Ancient" scriptures.

The Bible says nothing about a "Christian Testament." Jesus solely preached from what is known today as the "Old Testament" in all of His supposed "Christian" teachings -- and testifies to it as His Father's "Sanctifying Word"... and calls it "TRUTH." [John 17:17]

The writings of Paul and certain others, known as the "New Testament" are prophesied in the "Old Testament" as "completing" the testament of God:

"Bind up the testimony, seal the law AMONG MY DISCIPLES." (Isa.8:16)

The "New Testament" we know, today, doesn't nullify or "replace" the Old... or make it a "Christian Testament." It completes the anciently written "Old" testimony of God Almighty for the generations of the end time.