It is sometimes said that the Old Testament saints believed in Jesus to be saved. That is, they were looking FORWARD to Jesus and the cross as the means of their salvation. But is that accurate? However, saints have always been saved “by faith”, what was it that the Old Testament saints had to believe to be saved?
We believe that in order to be saved, we must believe in the Person and work of Jesus. As to His person, that He is the Messiah, the anointed One of God. And as to His work(s), that He lived, was crucified and resurrected from the dead. But, what is the “nature” of His Person? Do we have to believe that He is GOD to be saved? Let’s study John 8:21-24 and Exodus 3:14.
his is a topical study of Sheol, sometimes simply translated as “Hell”. But what do the Scriptures teach about this place? Is it simply a place of torment? Join me in this exciting teaching.
After Adam disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, both his and his wife’s eyes were opened. What does that mean? And they sewed fig leaves to cover their nakedness. Why? Then, God Himself replaced the clothing they made for themselves with provisions that He Himself provided. Why?
n the call of Abraham we note three things: 1. It was a privilege to be called by God for the continuation of the Seed line. 2. He was commanded to be a blessing to others. 3. His election (being chosen — the Jewish people) was instrumental for the salvation of the Gentiles (all the families of the earth).
