One Sacrifice, One Testament - Message #346

When some people look at the Bible, they think the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. All they see in the Old Testament is those bloody sacrifices. And all they see in the New Testament is God's love displayed in Christ. But these are really two different perspectives.

When there is an accident, each witness usually has a little different perspective on what has taken place. Because they are standing in various places, each one sees the event a little differently. Each one may observe something that others do not notice. As a result, each witness puts his own spin on the story.

We realize there are no contradictions. There are viewpoints from various eyewitnesses. It is the same with the Bible. The people in the Old Testament had an entirely different viewpoint than the people in the New Testament. The Old Testament saints looked forward to the coming of Christ. These people heard the promises of God concerning His coming. They worshipped God in a magnificent tabernacle. Later they worshipped in an ornate temple overlaid with gold, which pictured the New Testament church. They saw the death of Christ pictured in the temple sacrifices.

Today, we have a different perspective. Christ came as promised. The ceremonies of the Jewish rituals are fulfilled. The sacrifice of Christ is accomplished. Those commissioned by God to write in the New Testament did two things. The gospel writers recorded the history of Christ's work. Others interpreted His life and work. Remembering these different perspectives helps us understand the Bible.

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