Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1680 types

1680 types

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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An OT institution, person, place or event regarded as anticipating the person of Jesus Christ or some aspect of the Christian faith or life.

OT foreshadowings of Jesus Christ

Luke 24:25-27 See also Luke 24:44; 1 Peter 1:10-12

OT institutions as types

The Sabbath: Jesus Christ's finished work

Hebrews 4:3-6 See also Genesis 2:2-3; Hebrews 4:9-10

Marriage: Jesus Christ's union with his people

Ephesians 5:30-32 See also Genesis 2:22-24 Adam may be viewed as a figure of Jesus Christ, and Eve, of the church, formed in Christ, loved and united with him; Psalm 45:10-11; Matthew 9:15; Matthew 25:1; John 3:29; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:2

Circumcision: believers' union with Christ

Colossians 2:11 See also Genesis 17:9-14; Romans 2:29; Philippians 3:3

The tabernacle: Jesus Christ's coming among his people

John 1:14 The context shows that “The Word” is Jesus Christ; “made his dwelling” involves the idea of pitching a tent and reflects the tabernacle which was pitched among the Israelites and filled with God's glory; so Christ has pitched his tent among his people and revealed his glory. See also Exodus 25:8; Exodus 40:34-35

The tabernacle: the way to God

Hebrews 9:11-12 See also Exodus 25:22; Exodus 30:6,36; Numbers 17:4; Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 10:19-22

The high priesthood: Jesus Christ as intercessor

Hebrews 7:23-28 See also Exodus 29:1-7; Leviticus 16:11-17; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:1-5 Jesus Christ, the great high priest, is both human and divine; Hebrews 9:11-12; Hebrews 10:11-12 Note the contrast between the many OT sacrifices and Jesus Christ's once-for-all offering of himself.

The priesthood: Christian worship and service

Hebrews 13:15-16 See also Exodus 19:6; Exodus 29:8-9; 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 1:6

Sacrifices: Jesus Christ as substitute

Romans 3:25 See also Leviticus 4:13-15,25-35 Hands laid on the head of the sacrifice symbolised the transfer of guilt and its consequences to another. A perfect animal was required; Isaiah 53:4-12; Mark 15:25-37; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 3:18

Sacrifice: believers' consecration

Romans 12:1 See also Leviticus 1:1-9; Numbers 15:1-12; Philippians 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:6

The day of atonement: Jesus Christ as sin-bearer

Hebrews 9:28 See also Leviticus 16:1-34; Hebrews 9:7

Passover: deliverance from judgment

1 Corinthians 5:7 See also Exodus 12:1-16; Matthew 26:17 pp Mark 14:12 pp Luke 22:7; Matthew 26:26-29 pp Mark 14:22-25 pp Luke 22:14-20; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19

Redemption: release from sin

Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45 “Redemption” and “ransom” both involve buying back that which has been lost. See also Exodus 13:11-13; Exodus 21:28-32; Job 19:25; Psalm 78:35; Isaiah 41:14; Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 6:20

Redemption from the “curse of the law”:

Galatians 3:13; Galatians 4:5 Ephesians 1:7 Blood is the ransom price for the forgiveness of sin; 1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:15

The temple: the church

2 Corinthians 6:16 See also 1 Kings 6:1; Kings 8:10-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 2:21-22; 1 Peter 2:5

OT places as types

The promised land: rest in Christ

Hebrews 4:8-11 See also Joshua 1:13; Joshua 11:23; Joshua 14:15

Jerusalem: the glorified church

Revelation 21:1-3 See also 2 Samuel 5:4-5; Psalm 122:1-9; Isaiah 62:6-7; Zechariah 2:3-5; Hebrews 12:22-23; Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:9-10

Babylon: enmity to Jesus Christ

Revelation 17:5 Some take Babylon to represent the world, some the apostate church, some a city. See also Isaiah 13:19-22; Revelation 18:2-3

OT people as types

Israel: the church

1 Peter 2:9 See also Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:6; Romans 9:6-8; Galatians 6:16; Ephesians 2:19

Adam: Jesus Christ as the head of his people

1 Corinthians 15:21-22 See also Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12-20 Just as Adam was the representative of all humanity in the fall, so Jesus Christ is the representative of all who inherit salvation.

Abraham: justifying faith in Jesus Christ

Romans 4:18-25 See also Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:6-9

Melchizedek: Jesus Christ as priest-king

Hebrews 7:1-3 See also Genesis 14:17-20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:11-17

Sarah and Hagar: grace and law

Galatians 4:22-26 See also Genesis 16:1-6; Genesis 21:10; Galatians 4:27-31

David: Jesus Christ as king, shepherd and sufferer

Luke 1:31-33 See also 2 Samuel 7:11-16; Psalm 78:70-72; Psalm 89:19-37; John 13:18; Psalm 41:9; Revelation 22:16

Solomon: Jesus Christ as wise ruler

Matthew 12:42 See also 1 Kings 3:5-12

OT events as types

Noah's ark: salvation