Picturing Theology, Revised Edition

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Jesus Christ, the Subject and Theme of the Bible Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis Adapted from Norman Geisler, A Popular Survey of the Old Testament . Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1977, pp. 11ff.

Two-fold Structure of the Bible

Four-fold Structure of the Bible

Eight-fold Structure of the Bible

The Law: Foundation for Christ (Genesis-Deuteronomy)

The Law

Old Testament: Anticipation

Foundation for Christ

History: Preparation for Christ (Joshua-Esther)

Concealed Contained The precept In shadow In ritual In picture As foretold In prophecy In pre-incarnations

Poetry: Aspiration for Christ (Job-Song of Solomon)

The Prophets

Expectation of Christ

Prophets: Expectation of Christ (Isaiah- Malachi)

Gospels: Manifestation of Christ (Matthew-John)

The Gospels

New Testament: Realization

Manifestation of Christ

Acts: Propagation of Christ (The Acts of the Apostles)

Revealed Explained

Luke 24:27, 44; Hebrews 10:7; Matthew 5:17; John 5:39

Its perfection In substance

Epistles: Interpretation of Christ (Romans-Jude)

In reality In person As fulfilled In history In the Incarnation

The Epistles

Jesus Christ, the Subject and Theme of the Bible

Interpretation of Christ

Revelation: Consummation in Christ (The Revelation of John)