Dictionary of Bible Themes The NT fulfils and completes the revelation of God which began in the OT. Jesus Christ is the central focus of this self-revelation of God. Matthew 5:17-18The unity and progress of revelation See also The unity of OT and NT Romans 3:21-222 Timothy 3:14-15 2 Peter 3:15-16 Revelation 22:18-19 The writings of Paul are presented as having equal status with the OT Scriptures Hebrews 1:1-2These sanctions have the same force as those of Dt 4:2; 12:32. See also The progress of NT revelation Hebrews 2:1-4; 12:22-27Colossians 1:25-27 The NT fulfils and completes God's revelation of himself See also Jesus Christ is the supreme revelation of God John 1:9-18; 14:6Acts 4:12 Galatians 4:4 Philippians 2:6-8 Hebrews 2:14 2 Corinthians 4:4 Colossians 1:15 Jesus Christ is the image of God Philippians 2:6Jesus Christ has the nature of God Hebrews 1:3Jesus Christ is the exact representation of God John 1:14Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God John 16:12-15The role of the Holy Spirit in revelation See also He is the divine agent of revelation John 14:16-17; 15:261 John 4:6; 5:6 Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 See also He is the source of revelatory manifestations Acts 2:1-12Romans 12:6 1 Corinthians 12:28-30; 13:8-12; 14:1-33 Ephesians 4:11 Colossians 1:15-20 God's purposes in revelation See also To reveal himself in Jesus Christ John 1:14; 12:44-45; 14:92 Corinthians 4:4 Hebrews 1:3 Ephesians 1:9-10 See also To reveal his plan through Jesus Christ Romans 16:25-271 Corinthians 2:7-10 Ephesians 3:3-11 Colossians 1:19-20 See also 1315 God as redeemer1432 prophecy in NT 2218 Christ, Son of God 2321 Christ as redeemer 2333 Christ, attitude to OT 2580 Christ, transfiguration 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration 4954 morning 6510 salvation 6717 reconciliation, world to God 7966 spiritual gifts |
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