is the Old Testament relevant?

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Q: Some people say the Old Testament is irrelevant and we should ignore it. Advice? 


A: Absolutely ignore and run from anyone who says or teaches the OT is unnecessary .

Heres some things to consider....
The OT tells us about creation, God's perfection, man's fall, when death entered the world, that God promised a Messiah Savior [in Eden], it teaches about the temporary sacrifices and why they are needed. It tells of God's universal moral law and specific laws like the 10C. OT constant shows God's holiness and perfection, righteousness, justice, and guidance. It sets precedents for national laws [ which America is founded on Biblically]. It gives shadows, types and all of those points to Christ. It talks about forgiveness, restoration, & love. It gives prophecies on Christ thru the Prophets and teaches on holy living. The OT points to Christ, additionally still has prophecies yet to be fulfilled. And, it gives wisdom in proverbs, and great lessons across the OT. Btw the Gospels are actually OT cuz it is when Jesus was here. Acts actually starts the New Testament/ Church era. And when Jesus referenced the Law [most dont know this...] he was referencing the entire OT. Jesus pointed to the Law, taught the Law, taught that part of Scriptures, and said "not one jot or tittle will pass away until the end", John in Revelation referenced not adding nor removing from the book and that was not just about Revelation because he was closing the entire canon of Scripture so it also referenced the entire Word of God [ Gen to Rev].  

Without the OT, the NT doesnt make any sense. The Scriptures [66 books] were given by God as one revelation to us. We dare not even think part of it isnt important or useful. It def is! 

So no, we will not be ignoring or throwing it out. How dare anyone try to remove or dismiss any of the Bible. God gave the whole thing to us, and by it we study about God, man, life, proper living, and salvation. Across both portions of Scripture. The Bible is the "Special Revelation" from God to mankind. 

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The NT reveals what was hidden in the OT, and the OT provides what we need to understand the NT. 

In the OT God promised to destroy death's power over us, in the NT he reveals how He did it. 

The OT promised a Messiah, the NT reveals Him. 

The Bible is all about Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. Because Man sinned, God promised a Savior to take away mans sin [for believers]. He fulfilled that promise. When we step thru deaths door ["the wages of sin is death but the free gift of eternal life is through Jesus our Lord"] we enter eternity to be with Him (in a sin free eternal place). 

The whole Bible is one story. 
We need to read it, study it and know all of it. 

If you encounter any "pastor" or "believer" who claims we dont need the OT or can throw it out...RUNNNNNN from them, and do not listen to and not associate with them. They are teaching heresy, [likely not actually saved, dont know its actual contents] and are teaching doctrines of demons. God has even said the entire Bible is the Word of God. How dare any human try to throw any of it out, esp one claiming to be Christian.

Hope this helps



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