Christian Faith in the Old Testament

The Bible of the Apostles

Gareth Lee Cockerill

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Year: 2014
• eBook ISBN:
  9781401677367
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

Sometimes it is easy to view the Old Testament as difficult to apply to our day-to-day lives. As contemporary Christians, we may even wonder whether it is possible for us to establish our apostolic roots in the Old Testament.

Christian Faith in the Old Testament helps us complete this daunting task with ease. In this intriguing and informative study, Gareth Lee Cockerill helps us view the New Testament as a fulfillment of the Old Testament, giving us a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole. In language that is easily accessible to the layperson, Gareth explores the role of each major part of the Old Testament Canon and what part each plays in the total scope of biblical revelation. Additionally, Christian Faith in the Old Testament offers important guidance to contemporary believers about how each part of the Old Testament Canon applies today. This book is the perfect choice for intelligent modern Christians looking to discover their apostolic roots in the Old Testament.

 Features include:

• Understand how the Old Testament applies to life today
• Discover the contemporary Christian’s apostolic roots in the Old Testament
• Gain a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Author’s Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: God’s Design Established and Lost (Genesis 1–11)
• Chapter 2: God’s Promise of Restoration: The Example Principle (Genesis 12–50)
• Chapter 3: Restoration Inaugurated At Sinai Part A: The Picture (or Typology) Principle (Exodus to Joshua)
• Chapter 4: Restoration Inaugurated At Sinai Part B: The Pattern Principle (Exodus to Joshua)
• Chapter 5: Restoration Institutionalized In the Choice of David: “My King”; “My City” (Judges to 2 Kings)
• Chapter 6: Restoration Anticipated In the History of God’s People: “My Anointed One” (1 Chronicles to Esther)
• Chapter 7: Restoration Anticipated In the Experience of God’s People: “My Anointed One” (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs)
• Chapter 8: Restoration Anticipated In the Promises of the Prophets “My Servant,” “My Spirit” (Isaiah—Malachi)
• Chapter 9: Restoration Accomplished, Experienced, and Consummated: Christ Has Come In the Flesh; Christ Is Present In His Church; Christ Will Come In Glory. (Matthew to the Revelation)
• Appendix I: Why Are These Books In Our Old Testament?
• Appendix II: Christian Faith In the Old Testament (a Chart)