Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Meeting Christ in the Old Testament
Jul 15, 2024
Biblical scholar Sinclair Ferguson delves into the approach of finding Christ in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of connecting with Jesus personally through studying Scripture.
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Rising Trend To Find Christ In OT
- Modern emphasis on 'finding Christ in the Old Testament' has grown significantly in recent decades.
- Sinclair Ferguson warns this trend can become mechanical rather than relational.
Warning Against Formulaic Connections
- Preaching Christ from the Old Testament can become formulaic with set methods and lists of ways to connect texts to Jesus.
- Ferguson cautions this risks treating Jesus like an answer rather than a living, loving Person.
Meet The Living Christ, Not Just The Text
- Many sermons identify Christ in Old Testament texts but then fail to present the incarnate Jesus as a lived, personal Savior.
- Ferguson stresses meeting Christ through Scripture, not confusing the map with the destination.