Yes, the Old Testament was quite avaliable to the New Testament writers.
Because the Old Testament hasn't been deleted. We still use the Old Testsament, after all it has a lot of value in it and it is God's Word. Jesus also speaks from the Old Testament. The New Testament begins a new covenant, two new commandments and how we are able to return to God.
Esther, for one. It is not quoted nor aluded to in any of the New Testament writers.
There are many individuals in the Old Testament who could be considered evangelists as they spread the message of God, but the term "evangelist" is more commonly associated with the writers of the Gospels in the New Testament.
Out of 39 books in the Old Testament Jesus quoted from 16 books. See related links. All but 9 are quoted by other New Testament writers.
The New Testament writers believed that God's word was inspired and authoritative. They saw their own writings as a means to convey God's message and teachings to others. They sought to faithfully communicate the message of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Christian faith through their writings.
A:The Old Testament authors lived before the time of Jesus and his disciples, and could not have imagined the events of the first century. They did not know about, nor could they have foreseen the disciples.
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The Old Testament.
The New Testament endorses the Old Testament by affirming its teachings, prophecies, and historical accounts as foundational to the Christian faith. Many New Testament writers reference Old Testament scripture to validate the life and mission of Jesus Christ, illustrating how He fulfills the prophecies found in the earlier texts. This connection underscores the continuity between the two testaments, demonstrating that the Old Testament provides essential context for understanding the New Testament's message of salvation and God's covenant with humanity. Overall, the New Testament sees the Old Testament as an integral part of divine revelation.
New Testament
Jonah is from the Old Testament.
The Old Testament and the New Testament are both parts of the Christian Bible. The Old Testament contains the religious texts of Judaism and sets the foundation for the teachings in the New Testament. The concept of the New Testament is concealed within the Old Testament through prophecies, symbols, and foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. The New Testament then fulfills these prophecies and teachings, providing a continuation and fulfillment of the promises made in the Old Testament.