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Topic: Types & Anti-types (Shadow, Foreshadow)

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2024-03-25
"Water" as a type (or symbol): What is the typology of the water in 1 Corinthians 10:4? [1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15, John 7:37-39].



2024-03-18
The 144,000 & the Two Witnesses: From a partial-preterist view, who are the 144,000 and the two witnesses? Rec: Verse-by-verse lectures on Revelation. [Revelation 7, Revelation 14:1-5].
Double Fulfillment in Revelation: What are the chances of the prophecies in Revelation having double fulfillment? [Revelation 11].


2024-03-05
Covenantal Circumcision (Infant Baptism): Could you explain "covenantal circumcision?" [1 Peter 3:21, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 3:3, Colossians 2:11-13, Genesis 17:14, John 3:5-6].



2024-01-23
Double (or Second) Meanings in Scripture: Could you talk about the claim that some passages have second meanings (second fulfillment), other than the one application apparent at the time? [2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24, Luke 21, Luke 17, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14].



2024-01-16
Hebrew Roots (Messianic, Torah Observance) Movement: Could you talk a little about the Hebrew Roots movement (Torah Observance)? Topical lectures "Hebrew Roots" or "Jewish Roots." [Mark 7:19, John 5:17-18, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 1:8, Galatians 5:4, Mark 7:7-9, Matthew 15:9, Hebrews 8:13].



2023-12-21
No Marriage in Heaven & Marriage of Christ & Church: Can you reconcile the contradiction that there will be no marriage in heaven and yet there will be the mystical marriage of Christ and the church? [Matthew 22:30, Revelation 19, Ephesians 5, Colossians 2:16-17, Matthew 19:5-6, Ephesians 5:25],



2023-11-30
Olive Tree & Gathering of Israel: Is this Isaiah verse relevant to Romans 11 about the gathering of Israel? [Isaiah 27:12, Romans 11:25-26]



2023-11-15
"He Shall be Called a Nazarene": Where is the prophecy "He shall be called a Nazarene" in the Old Testament? [Matthew 2:23, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, Matthew 2:18, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 9:1].



2023-11-01
Priestly Linen Ephod: Wouldn't David having put on a linen ephod (priestly garments) be considered offensive? Is it because he is called a prophet? [Psalm 40:6-8, Psalm 51:16, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 10:5-7, Hebrews 5:10, Matthew 12:3-4, 2 Samuel 6:14].



2023-10-26
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?": Caller shares his view of the meaning of the statement "Why have you forsaken me?" [Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, John 11:50].



2023-08-11
Typological Fulfillments: Doesn't the original prophetic "type" have to make sense to those immediately involved? [Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 8:8 Luke 24:45, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Romans 16:25-26, 1 Corinthians 2:8-11, Ephesians 3:1-6, Colossians 1:26, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15].



2023-08-10
Types of the Church (Rapture & 144,000): Do you think there are types of the church in the story of Enoch and Noah (types of the rapture and the spared 144,000)? [Luke 17:26, 1 Peter 3:20]
Methuselah: What about the meaning of "Methuselah" (“When he is dead, it shall be sent”)?
Church Father's View of Types: What did the church fathers think about "types" in scripture? Isn't it just guessing at the meanings? Rec: Topical lectures: "When Shall These Things Be?"

2023-07-18
Dual Fulfillment Prophecy: Could you shed some light on dual fulfillment prophecies and how we would identify them? [Isaiah 7, 2 Samuel 7, Matthew 1].



2023-06-07
Symbolism of the Lamb of the Sacrifice: Regarding the sacrificial lamb ritual - how can we know that there is only one Messiah, since there are two lambs (the scapegoat and the sacrificial) in the Old Testament ritual? [Leviticus 16].



2023-05-24
Blood Sacrifice: Why did God require a "blood sacrifice," like the pagans? [Genesis 3:21, Genesis 4:4, Genesis 8:20-22, Romans 3:23, Revelation 13:8].



2023-04-25
Destruction of Jersusalem as a Type: Do you think that the destruction of Jerusalem as a type of the end times destruction?



2023-04-07
Matthew713 (companion website): Can you repeat the information about your alternate website for Bible Study? Rec: Matthew713.com & OpenTheo.com
Joseph & His Brother's Reunion: Isn't the story of Jospeh and His brothers a type of the Jews coming back to God through the Messiah?


2023-03-28
Melchizidek & Communion (Eucharist): Is there any connection between Melchizedek bringing out the bread and wine and Jesus instituting communion at the Last Supper? [Genesis 14:18, John 8:56-58].



2023-02-09
Moses-Symbolism of 40 Days: Is there some special significance of the repetitive 40 days that come up in scripture, as with Moses in the wilderness, his fasting, and Jesus'temptation? [Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 10:6, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Peter 3:19-20].
Heaven for Those in the Old Testament: Are the Jews (or Israelites) the only people who went to heaven in the Old Testament?


2023-01-30
Enoch & the Church Removed in the Rapture: Could you talk about the common Dispensational view that the church will be removed in the rapture before the great tribulation, specifically in relation to the type of Enoch being caught up and the two witnesses? [1 Peter 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 15, Jude 1:14-15].



2022-11-10
Ashkenazi Jews: Comment; The wrong group is being acknowledged as Jews because the Ashkenazi Jews are not really the Jews to whom promises were made. [Luke 9:31, Romans 4:13, Galatians 3:16, Psalm 2:8, Genesis 10:5, Luke 10:42, Galatians 3:28].



2022-11-09
Jesus & David Talking with God: How is it that David is speaking to God in Psalms, but the New Testament indictes it is Jesus talking in Hebrews 10? [Hebrews 10:5-7, Psalm 40:6-8, Luke 24:45, 2 Corinthians 3:15, I Corinthians 2:14, I Corinthians 2:9, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 2:7].



2022-09-16
"Streets of Gold" in Heaven: If the journey to the promised land is a symbol of our journey toward heaven, and they did not really find a land "flowing with milk and honey", then will we really walk on "streets of gold in heaven?



2022-08-30
Sacrifices-Contrasted in Old & New Covenants: Why wasn't the sacrifice of animals with appropriate faith sufficient, instead of needing to sacrifice Jesus? [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 10:4, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 2:21, Romans 12:1].



2022-08-08
Foreshadowing of the Rapture: Could the triumphal entry of the Jesus into Jerusalem be the foreshadowing of the rapture?



2022-06-01
Feast of Weeks: Could you talk about the "Feast of Weeks"? [I Corinthians 5:7].



2022-05-19
Jesus Broke the Law of Moses: Is it possible that Jesus did not keep all the laws of Moses, namely, the ceremonial laws?
Breaking the Sabbath: Wasn't breaking the Sabbath punishable by death? [John 5:17-18].


2022-04-29
Who is Jesus?: Who is Jesus to you? Did you say that Jesus was a "type" of God? [I Corinthians, Romans 5:12, John 1:14].
Jesus as the Father: What do you think about the verse that says that "He shall be called Wonderful, the Everlasting Father"? Recommended topical lectures; "Knowing God-Trinity".[Isaiah 9:6, John 10:30].


2022-04-26
"Ark of the Covenant" as Symbol for Mary: Could you talk about how the Ark of the Covenant is interpreted by Catholics as representative of Mary, and what the typology would likely be correct? [Revelation 11:19, Psalm 40:8].



2022-03-25
Peter's Denial of Christ: Why did Peter deny Christ even when he had been told he would?
Origins of Marriage: How did the origins of marriage being a picture of Christ and the churchdevelop since there were no witnesses of Adam & Eve? [Ephesians 5:32].


2022-03-24
"Eternal Security" and "Inheriting the Kingdom": Regarding "Eternal Security" ("Once Saved, Always Saved") and "inheriting the Kingdom", can you explain your view in light of the type of the Hebrews entering the Promised Land? [I John 5:11-12, John 15:6, Luke 19:10, I Corinthians 3:9, I Corinthians 3:11-15].



2022-03-02
Jonah & Jesus-Number of Days in Whale & Tomb: Could you clarify the contradiction between the number of days Jonah in the whale and the days Jesus was in the tomb?



2022-02-25
The Law, Sin, Death: Would you explain Romans 5:14 about "death and sin reigned" [Romans 5:14].



2022-01-14
God's Plan: What is God up to? What is His overall plan? [Genesis 1:26, Luke 19:10, Matthew 18:11].
Purpose of "The Law": What is the point of "The Law"? [Galatians 3:24-26].


2021-12-31
Why Communion (Eucharist)?: Why did Jesus tell us to remember him, when we likely remember Him all the time? [I Corinthians 11:24-25, Luke 22:19-20, Luke 9, I Corinthians 5:7, I Corinthians 11:29].
Correctly Commencing Lord's Supper: You mentioned that most churches don't even do Communion right. How should it be done?


2021-12-31
Bonds of Marriage: What is this verse saying about the bonds of marriage, and its relevance to us? [Romans 7:4, John 15:1-6].



2021-11-23
Double (Dual) Fulfillment of Prophecy: what do you think of Double (Dual) fulfillment in prophecy? Topical recommended lecture; "What are We to Make of Israel" [Matthew 24, Hebrews 8:13].



2021-09-24
Context in Scripture: Could you help me with how one considers context in studying scripture, and understanding how one might know that something is prophecy? [Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14-16, Isaiah 8, 2 Samuel 7:12, Hebrews 1:5].



2021-08-19
Jim & Elisabeth Elliot: Did you ever get a chance to meet Elisabeth Elliot? Recommended Book: "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot"
Old Testament Significance: Since we are not under the law anymore, then what is the significance of the Old Testament to us today? [Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:13, I Corinthians 9:9, I Timothy 5:18].


2021-08-17
Jews Sabbath and Christian Sunday worship: Why do the Jews have the Sabbath, and Christians worship on Sunday? [Acts 2].
God Not Forgiving Moses: Why couldn't God forgive Moses and let him enter the promised land?


2021-07-30
Foreshow of End Times: Is there any type that actually foreshadows the coming end times scenario?



2021-07-23
The Significance of "Types" in the Old Testament: Do you think that Moses understood the significance of striking the rock, as did Abraham understood the significance of the sacrifice of Isaac? [Numbers 20:8-11, Genesis 22:14, John 11, John 11:50, John 18:14, I Corinthians 10:4, I Peter 1:10-12, Romans 16:26, I Corinthians 2:10].



2021-06-04
David Prophetically Heard Jesus Speaking the Psalms: Do you agree with a pastor that suggests that David actually saw into the future and heard Jesus speaking the Psalms prophetically? [Psalms 110:1-4, Genesis 14, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 51:16-17].



2021-05-12
Balaam's Prophecy in Numbers: What does this prophecy of Balaam's refer to in Numbers? [Numbers 24:17].



2021-04-22
Seeing Ourselves in Bible Story: The video series called "American Gospel" made the statement that people should see themselves in the Bible stories, such as David overcoming a giant?
Korah author of Psalm: How is it that the Sons of Korah could have written Psalms, when he was so evil and killed by God?


2021-03-29
Leaven and The Passover Feast: Could you help me with the passage about leaven and if we should be celebrate the Passover Feast? [I Corinthians 5:7-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Galatians 4:10, Galatians 5:4].



2021-03-12
Restore Israel a Second Time: What did God mean when He said He would restore Israel to their land a second time? [Isaiah 11:11-16]



2021-03-01
Spiritual Interpretation of Genesis: Have you interpreted any other chapters of the Bible in a spiritual way as you did in Genesis 1? [Genesis 1, I John 3, 2 Corinthians 3:18].
Conversion at Baptism: Could you help sort out the idea of conversion at baptism, rather than at a separate time? [Ephesians 1:13].


2021-02-01
God's Wrath Poured Onto Jesus: Can you help me sort out the idea that God poured out His wrath for sin onto Jesus? [Isaiah 53:6, Psalms 22:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, I Peter 2:34, I Thessalonians 5:9].



2020-11-16
Double Fulfillment Prophecies: Caller shares his thoughts on double fulfillment prophecies. [Revelation 18, Ezekiel 9, Joel 2, Romans 5:12, I Corinthians 10:6, I Peter 3:20-21].



2020-10-23
Being a Type of Christ: So as God's children and as Christians, are we a reflection of Christ ourselves?



2020-10-14
Servant in Isaiah: Who is being referred to in Isaiah 49:6? [Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 53, Acts 13].



2020-09-24
Isaiah's Son: What ever happened to the son born to Isaiah? [Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 8, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 37:22, Revelation 12].



2020-09-01
Prophecy-Till All is Fulfilled: What is being referred to in Matthew when it suggests that the law and the prophets were fulfilled? [Matthew 5:17, Michah 5:2].



2020-09-01
Who is Melchizedek?: What was Melchizedek's purpose and background? Was he related to Noah? [Genesis 14, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7:1-10, John 8:56].



2020-08-07
Prophecy of the Son of David: Could you help me work out the prophetic passage about David's heir - or "Son of David"? [2 Samuel 12:7, Hebrews 1:5].



2020-08-06
The Names of Adam & Eve: Why did Adam & Eve have such modern names?
Hebrews, Semites, Israelites, and Jews: Is Semintes, Hebrews, Jews and Israelites refer to the same people?
The True Sabbath Day: When is the true Sabbath day? [Hebrews 4:9, Acts 2:46].

2020-07-24
Spiritual Temple in Ezekiel's Temple: Is God fleshing out the mystery of the 3rd temple in symbolic terms, reflecting spiritual things? [Ezekiel 40-48, Hebrews 8-9, Zechariah].



2020-05-08
Types & Antitype-The Flood & Baptism: Could it be that The Flood as a type, and baptism as its antitype, also be seen as baptism as a type of being washed in the blood of Jesus?



2020-04-20
Steve Gregg on Other Shows: Caller comments on hearing and seeing Steve on Roger Marsh radio show and on the History Channel.
Foreshadowing, Double Fulfillments, & Types for Revelation: Do you discount foreshadowing, double fulfillments and typing relative to the book of Revelation?
Bloodbath & Horses Bridles In Revelation: Where do you see the bloodbath described as deep as horses bridles as being fulfilled in Revelation? [Revelation 19 end, 14:20].

2020-03-31
Thank You to Steve for His Show: Thank you for teaching outside the common theological box.
Ezekiel - Type of Christ: Was Ezekiel a type of Christ because of the frequency of the use of "the son of man" when he was referred to? [Psalm 8:4].


2020-03-10
Dual Fulfillment of Prophecy: What do you think about dual fulfillment of prophecy? [Isaiah 8, Hebrews, Psalm 89:29, Matthew 24, Revelation].
Seven Churches in Revelation: How do you see the significance of the seven churches in Revelation?
Matthew 24: Do you think that Matthew 24 has implications for both past and present? [Matthew 24].

2020-02-04
Selah: What does Selah mean? [Psalm, Habakkuk 3].
Prophecy in Psalms: What do you think about the prophecy in Psalms? When David describes crucifixion, is he speaking of himself? [Psalm 22, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:25, 2:15, Luke 24:44-45, Hosea 11:1].


2017-11-13
Tree of Life & other Trees in the Garden: Was the Tree of Life as a type of Christ? What other symbolism do the trees in the garden of Eden represent?
Communion: Does Communion connect us to Christ like the Tree of Life did?


2016-10-20
Rituals, Types & Shadows: What was going on when it says in Hebrews that Jesus, the High Priest, went into the most Holy Place? [Hebrews 8-9]



2016-08-19
Messianic Movement-Hebrew Roots Caller thinks obeying the Torah for the Christian is important. [Colossians 2:14-17, Acts 10, Acts 11, Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5]



2016-07-12
Types & Shadows, Types & Anti-types: Is there a type & anti-type here, vessels of mercy, about Israel coming together with the Gentiles? David is a type of Jesus. [Hosea 1:10-11 & Hosea 2:14, Isaiah 10, Isaiah 40:1, Romans 9:23]
Stripes & Beatings for Believer or Unbeliever: Are the stripes for both the Christian and the non-believer or just the Christians? [Luke 12:35-40, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 10, Isaiah 40, Isaiah 10]


2016-07-06
Typology of Israel Gathering back together: Caller would like Steve to talk about Old Testament passages of scripture prophesying the supposed re-gathering of the Israelites into their land, but being just being examples of types & shadows of us for New Testament believers.



2013-06-05
Fulfillment of "Their" Law: Who's law is being referred to in John 18? [John 18:18-25]
Mistaken Types of Christ: Is it possible that "types of Christ" are often mistakenly attributed?


2013-04-26
Sabbath Fulfilled: Can you tell me how you think that Jesus fulfilled the Sabbath? [Hebrews 4:9-10, Psalm 95, Hebrews 10, Colossians 2:16-17].
Ten Commandments: Do we just dispense with the 4th commandment of the ten? Do we not obey the ten commandment at all? [Hebrews 8:13].


2013-03-26
"Baptism" Antitype of the Flood: Could you explain how Noah and the flood are a type of baptism, particularly since most often antitypes are more typically spiritual? [I Peter 3:21].


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