God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New Testament
Mathewson, Dave. \\\"Reading Heb 6: 4-6 in light of the Old Testament.\\\" Westminster theological journal 61, no. 2 (1999): 209-226.
This particular article aims to propose an additional aspect that has not been adequately considered in the interpretation of Hebrews 6:4-6 to offer new exegetical understanding into comprehending this confusing passage. More precisely, the author looks to suggest reading Hebrews 6:4-6 in light of an Old Testament matrix since according to the author, a great portion of the interpretation of this part of Hebrews arises from the failure of not appreciating its Old Testament background.
Osredkar, Mari Jože. \\\"Forgiveness as the Summation of the Gospel Ethics of God.\\\" Bogoslovni vestnik 78 (2018): 313-323.
Here, the author maintains that the revelation of God doesn't necessarily fall from the heavens, but man acknowledges the word of God in the human word. Man's acknowledgment has been conditioned by his beliefs and culture. In acknowledging God's will from the OT (Old Testament) to the NT (New Testament), we notice some development that concludes in the common evangelical dogma of forgiveness, which is a special gift that supports survival. Therefore, the theory of forgiveness can be understood in the framework of the supposed relational theology, founded on the adage that 'living means being in a relationship with each other\\\".
Newman, Kelly D. \\\"To Know the One True God: Reconciling the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament.\\\" Masters of Arts in Religious Education, Brigham Young University. (2006).
This particular thesis simply represents a special contribution to one of the most common perceptions that are predominant in mots Christian settings; Jehovah is occasionally too harsh, whereas Jesus is ever merciful and kind. This thesis' research reveals that this misunderstanding is founded on three issues. The first is the misconception of the biblical tales found in both the OT and NT. The second is the lack of proper understanding of the biblical culture and context, and third is the not applying present revelation to this topic. The thesis concluded that the OT's Jehovah is similar to the NT's Jesus and that most of the issues lay with insight.
Jasper, F. N. \\\"The Relation of the Old Testament to the New: Part I.\\\" The Expository Times 78, no. 9 (1967): 228-232.
The first portion of this article has some contradictory views of different academics regarding the relationship between the OT and NT. Even though some are aware of the great disparity between the two passages, others still emphasize their continuity as well as unity. In this paper, the author approaches the issue from a different angle, whereby while acknowledging that discontinuity and continuity are present, attempts to unite instead of contrasting them further.
Astika, Made. \\\"The Relationship Between Old And New Testament: A Study On Contemporary Debate Of Methodology Of The Old Testament Theology.\\\" Jurnal Jaffray 11, no. 1 (2013): 129-149.
The primary purpose of this research was; first to display the continuity between the OT and NT. Secondly, the aim was to explain the OT theology via the study of biblical as well as historical comprehension. Lastly, to call upon all church leaders and congregations to examine the biblical theology approach to come up with better approaches in understanding the OT's theology. Among some of the reached conclusions is that the OT God is the NT God.
Longman, Tremper III. Making Sense of the Old Testament (Three Crucial Questions): Three Crucial Questions. Baker Books, 1999.
This book offers practical doctrines for realizing a complete understanding of the OT. Longman looks at every part of the OT- prophecy, wisdom, poetry, history, and law- and clarifies the problems entailed in applying that portion to today's life. Also included are subject and scripture indexes. The phrase \\\"new\\\" does not mean complete separation from the old. The NT is a consummation covenant. This emphasizes the fact that Christ doesn't ignore or revoke the old agreements, but instead fulfills them.
Lamb, David T. God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?. InterVarsity Press, 2011.
The OT particularly appears to present God as evil and capricious, wiping out nations and armies, and punishing wrongdoers with extreme bigotry. But the story is, however, more complicated than that. Apart from the disturbing passages of God's judgment and punishment are portrayals of his goodness, forgiveness, and love. The author of this book amasses a general picture that provides clarity to our view of God in both the New and Old Testaments.
Baah-Odoom, Dinah, and Frimpong Wiafe. \\\"The Importance Of The Old Testament To The Christian Spirituality.\\\" The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, Vol. 3 iss. 7, (2016); 2414-2425.
This paper's purpose was to display that the OT is both an enriching and important foundation for the development of the spiritual formation concept. This paper studied published references and literature in the OT and NT, to display the value of the OT in Christianity. The study discloses that the OT tales in creation, community, role models and covenant are an important Christian spirituality source.
Sedlacek, David, \\\"Comforting God\\\" (2017). Faculty Publications. 769.
Both the New Testament and the Old Testament have several references to God as being a comforter to His people. In our world of suffering, sorrow, and a lot of sin, there is a need for all of us, at different times and in different situations in our daily lives, to personally experience God's comfort. As humans, when we do not grieve and receive comfort in times of real losses, we tend to remain emotionally trapped and experience difficulties in progressing into happiness and freedom, which is our portion as Christians.
Baker, David L. Two Testaments, One Bible: The Theological Relationship between the Old and New Testaments. InterVarsity Press, 2010.
How exactly is the OT God of glory and power connected to the NT God of love, who is referred to by Jesus Christ as 'Father'? Are these two testaments connected? In this comprehensively revised and updated version of the two testaments, the author studies the theological foundation for the continued recognition of the OT as part of Christian Scripture, via an analysis of its connection to the NT. The author closes with a historical outline of the four important decades that played a role in the discussion regarding the association between the two testaments, whereby the NT is a realization of God's promise to the man in the OT.
References
Astika, Made. \\\"The Relationship Between Old And New Testament: A Study On Contemporary Debate Of Methodology Of The Old Testament Theology.\\\" Jurnal Jaffray 11, no. 1 (2013): 129-149.
Baah-Odoom, Dinah, and Frimpong Wiafe. \\\"The Importance Of The Old Testament To The Christian Spirituality.\\\" The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, Vol. 3 iss. 7, (2016); 2414-2425.
Baker, David L. Two Testaments, One Bible: The Theological Relationship between the Old and New Testaments. InterVarsity Press, 2010.
Jasper, F. N. \\\"The Relation of the Old Testament to the New: Part I.\\\" The Expository Times 78, no. 9 (1967): 228-232.
Lamb, David T. God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?. InterVarsity Press, 2011.
Longman, Tremper III. Making Sense of the Old Testament (Three Crucial Questions): Three Crucial Questions. Baker Books, 1999.
Mathewson, Dave. \\\"Reading Heb 6: 4-6 in light of the Old Testament.\\\" Westminster theological journal 61, no. 2 (1999): 209-226.
Newman, Kelly D. \\\"To Know the One True God: Reconciling the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament.\\\" Masters of Arts in Religious Education, Brigham Young University. (2006).
Osredkar, Mari Jože. \\\"Forgiveness as the Summation of the Gospel Ethics of God.\\\" Bogoslovni vestnik 78 (2018): 313-323.
Sedlacek, David, \\\"Comforting God\\\" (2017). Faculty Publications. 769.
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