Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 3 | THE OT WITNESS TO CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM: THE PROMISE GIVEN / 137

with Ps. 40.6-8). This witness can be seen in the history of the patriarchs, the nation of Israel, the Messianic prophecies, and the moral standards of the Law.

I. Progressive Revelation: Affirming the Connection Between the Old and New Testaments

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A. Definition of progressive revelation: God has revealed himself progressively through history and finally through Jesus Christ. Heb. 1.1-2 – Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

Augustine’s epigram (little saying) about the relationship between the two testaments: “In the Old Testament the New Testament lies hidden; in the New Testament the Old Testament stands revealed.”

B. Aspects of progressive revelation

1. Through human history, God has provided a continuity (connected reality) of revelation to humankind.

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2. God communicated on numerous occasions in the past using many different ways to speak to diverse individuals and groups.

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3. God’s earlier words, although entirely true, were partial and required completion.

a. God’s latter revelations explain the meaning of the earlier.

b. God’s earlier revelations give shape and meaning to the latter.

4. In these last days, God has spoken to us through his Son.