A Biblical Vision, Part II: Mastering the New Testament Witness to Christ

Ses s i on 3: The Gospe l s : The Man i fes tat i on of Chr i s t , Par t I I 107

C. All of Jesus’ encounters with the devil can be viewed as signs of his kingly authority as Messiah to reassert God’s kingdom rule on earth.

1. Heb. 2.14 – Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.”

2. 1 John 3.8b – The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.

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Adapted from Norman Geisler, To Understand the Bible, Look for Jesus , p. 32

The OT Messiah Restores the Kingdom of God to Earth

Fulfillment of the OT

Where Illustrated

Messiah Revealed As

Text

Messianic Prophecy

Luke 24.27, 44

Luke and Acts

Messiah and King

Levitical Priesthood and Tabernacle Moral Precepts of the Torah Salvation Promises Regarding the Messiah

Priest, Sacrifice, Festivals, Tabernacle

Heb. 10.7

Hebrews

Prophet and Teacher

Matt. 5.17

Matthew

John and the Apocalypse

Savior, King, and Lord

John 5.39

Recapitulation of Adam and Humanity

Romans, 1 Corinthians

1 Cor. 15 The Second Adam

1 Corinthians 10, John 3, 1 Corinthians 5

Types and Shadows in the History of Israel

Fulfillment of the History of Israel

1 Cor. 10

The One in Whom All Families of Earth Are Blessed

The Seed of Abraham

Gal. 3.16

Galatians