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Many modern professing Christians seem to think that the New Testament "replaces" the Old... that the Old Testament is "done away" by the New. But the New Testament theme is the long-awaited beginnings of the "fulfillment" of God's dual promises to Abraham, 1) to establish the Kingdom of God on earth... and 2) His Salvation [blessing] of "all the families on earth" [the Gentiles] through faith.
The Old Testament Promises of God are "prophecies" [future world news told in advance]. The phases of God's plan are revealed to His people [those of faith] through His seven annual Holy Day feasts listed in Leviticus 23.
These Holy Day "prophecies" are geared to the two "harvest seasons" in the year -- the small Spring harvest and the abundant Fall harvest. With one year representing God's entire 7000-year plan.
The first phase of God's plan begins with the Passover -- the ancient prophecy of Jesus' sacrifice of His "Divine Self" for His creation, man, made in God's image... to purchase, redeem, buy back man from his master [Satan] to whom he sold himself in the beginning by heeding and obeying his deceptive "sales pitch" to transgress the laws of God [thou shalt have no other gods before Me].
Within the theme of the New Testament -- The WORD of God [the Creator God of the Old Testament -- Jesus Christ - John 1:3] was born a flesh and blood man TO BEGIN THE FULFILLMENT OF HIS FATHER'S PLAN... starting with the PASSOVER.
"...For even Christ OUR PASSOVER is sacrificed for us..." (I Cor.5:7).
The ultimate theme of the New Testament is the "revealing" [Revelation] of Jesus' ultimate fulfillment of EVERY ONE OF GOD'S ANNUAL HOLY DAY PROPHECIES [the implementation of God's plan]. From the "early Spring harvest" phase, starting with the Passover, Days of Unleavened Bread and Pentecost... to the final four "Fall harvest" phases that conclude with the Last Great Day [Judgment Day] that follows on the heels of the Feast of Tabernacles [Jesus' thousand year rule on earth].
Jesus Christ has fulfilled the first three "Spring harvest" prophecies in the New Testament:
PASSOVER: He died for the sins of man, and His Divine shed blood paid the price required by the law to buy repentant, faithful men back from their "former master," the god of this world. Those "of faith" now serve a NEW MASTER -- the RISEN, LIVING CHRIST.
The Author of their Salvation.
DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD: The advent of Jesus Christ's bringing "spiritual magnification and understanding" to the Scriptures [Old Testament; which Jesus quoted exclusively], opened the hearts and minds of the faithful in the world to the Truth of God's Word, the Bible, the spiritually healthy nourishment of God's "Unleavened Bread."
"Then opened He their Understanding, that they might understand the scriptures." (Luke 24:45)
PENTECOST: And when Jesus ascended into heaven to the right hand of the Father... the Holy Spirit was given on that Pentecost following that "fulfilled Passover."
The main theme of the New Testament is THE LONG-AWAITED FULFILLMENT OF GOD'S OLD TESTAMENT PROMISES in real-time ON EARTH!
The first three Spring harvest prophecies HAVE BEEN FULFILLED by Christ. But, more than that -- THEY CONTINUE TO BE FULFILLED EVERY DAY SINCE that Pentecost.
Every day, since... more people place their "faith" in Jesus' shed blood, repent of their past sins, and with the Living Spirit of Christ dwelling with their spirit, they are able to study the Bible [the Unleavened Bread of God] and understand the Truth that was formerly hidden until Christ:
"...Go thy way, Daniel: for the Words are CLOSED up and SEALED till the Time of the End... none of the wicked shall understand; but THE WISE SHALL UNDERSTAND." (Dan.12:9-10)
"...behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of Jesse [Jesus Christ], hath prevailed to OPEN THE BOOK, and to LOOSE THE SEVEN SEALS thereof." (Rev.5:5)
Jesus Christ has begun to fulfill the Promises of God to the patriarchs of old:
"Now I say THAT JESUS CHRIST WAS A MINISTER OF THE CIRCUMCISION [the Jews] for the Truth of God, TO CONFIRM THE PROMISES MADE UNTO THE FATHERS: and that THE GENTILES [all the families on the earth] MIGHT GLORIFY GOD FOR HIS MERCY; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee AMONG THE GENTILES..." (Rom.15:8-9).
Prophecy isn't much good... unless it's fulfilled.
And the main theme of the New Testament lies in the Hope and Faith of Jesus Christ's completion of God's plan.
First of all... He has begun to fulfill the phases of God's plan. The Early Spring harvest IS UNDERWAY. But it'snot DONE, yet. It's an ongoing, LIVING SPIRITUAL BIRTH PROCESS that Jesus STARTED.
Ever since Jesus ascended into heaven to intercede for the sins of the faithful on earth to His Father -- for the past centuries, more and more repentant and faithful people have been called and added to the Book of Life... have received God's Holy Spirit... and have studied and understood the long-hidden Truth of the Bible.
THE EARLY SPRING HARVEST OF SOULS IS STILL GOING ON... right up until Jesus comes back to REAP THE ABUNDANT FALL HARVEST.
Jesus still has to finish God's plan of salvation -- to SAVE THE WORLD from Satan... and Satan-guided man's destruction of it. Because if Jesus doesn't... life on earth would cease if man were allowed to follow his sins to their otherwise inevitable conclusion:
"For then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time... And except those days should be shortened, THERE SHOULD NO FLESH BE SAVED: but for the elect's sake [God's faithful on earth whom He has been calling] those days shall be shortened." (Matt.24:21-22)
The Main Theme of the New Testament is the ultimate FULFILLMENT OF GOD'S PROMISES MADE TO THOSE FAITHFUL IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
"...these all [the blessed, wonderful names of God's faithful, recorded in the Old Testament, whose inspired words we can read, study and at long-last understand, today, through the Truth-revealing Spirit of Christ], having obtained a good report through faith, received not the Promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made Perfect." (Heb.11:39-40)
The Main Theme of the New Testament is the "looking forward" in Hope and Faith to the blessed Day when Jesus Christ returns to earth, to fulfill the final phases of God's plan. And the looking forward to the New Beginning of Peace, Joy and Harmony... in the Eternal Lives of God's Immortal Family in the universe they shall inherit with their Loving and Courageous "Elder Brother," Jesus Christ.
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD... HEIRS OF GOD, and JOINT-HEIRS WITH CHRIST; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also GLORIFIED TOGETHER." (Rom.8:16-17)
"...Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." (Rev.22:20-21)
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Two main parts of the Bible?
The two parts are the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Is mose in the New Testament?
Yes! he is in the New Testament during the transfiguration of Jesus, but his main appearance is as the leader of the Jews out of Egypt, mainly to be found in the Old Testament in the book of Exodus..
What is the importance of studying the New Testament?
Studying the New Testament is fundamental for many reasons. The main importance though, is that it follows the life, death, and resurection of Jesus Christ, the messiah. By studying the New Testament, you can learn about Jesus, who has saved us from sin.
The New Testament book is called?
Theres 2 parts to the bible- the Old Testament and the New Testament. The bible is a book made up with may books or you could call them chapters.The New Testament is not one book. It is made up of a few books/chapters. So the New Testament is not a book in itself. Rather a part 2 of the bible. If you are thinking of names then the New Testament is sometimes referred to as the 'New Covenant.' The word 'Gospel' is also used loosely sometimes to apply to the entire New Testament, especially as the Gospel message of good news of salvation through Jesus Christ and its implications, is the one central theme.
Is Matthew in the new or Old Testament?
It is the first book in the New Testament.
Who was the main letter writer in the New Testament?
Paul was the main writer of letters (epistles) in the New Testament.
What is the most important theme of the New Testament?
The most important theme in the New Testament is John 3 verse 16.
What is the dominant theme in gods work?
The dominant theme in God's work is the Bible. The Bible which includes the Old Testament and the New Testament, provides answers and guidance.
Who is the main character of the New Testament?
JESUS
What is the main theme of Skillet's new album Awake?
The main theme is relation ships
Two main parts of the Bible?
The two parts are the Old Testament and the New Testament.
What is the theme of the book of Joshua in the new testament?
The Book of Joshua is in the Old Testament. The book tells the story of the Israeli's fight to take over the Promised Land. Every thing had to done done God's way or it would not work, thus teaching the Israeli's to trust in God.
Is the central theme of the Bible the coming of God's Son into the world as Saviour?
AnswerThe central theme of the Old Testament is the history, or in some cases the supposed history, of the Jews. Jesus is only the central theme of the much smaller New Testament.
What are the two main parts in the Bible?
The old and new testament.
What are 3 differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Differences between the Old and New Testaments:They were written at very different timesThey were originally written in different languages (Old Testament in Aramaic and Hebrew, New Testament in Greek)The laws of the Old Testament were much more harsh. After the introduction of Christ in the New Testament, forgiveness and grace were a much heavier theme.
Who were the main characters in the New Testament?
The names of the main characters that are found in the new testament are Jesus, Paul, , Mary , Timothy, Peter, John , Matthew. And a few like Barnabas and Stephen.
What is the main thing of the New Testament?
The main theme of the New Testament is the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the establishment of Christianity as a result of his ministry. It emphasizes the concepts of salvation, redemption, love, and forgiveness through faith in Jesus.
