The Old Testament is replete with types and symbols found in ceremonial and judicial case law. Types are ordinances that have a prophetic element. Old Testament messianic prophecies had present value, but pointed to future facts. For example, the Passover lamb, and holy of holies represented a type of the work and person of Jesus Christ. Symbols show in visible form a spiritual principle. For example, the burning incense symbolized the prayer of saints and intercession of the Mediator. ...
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My first priority in life is spending time with my wife and enjoying life together. Next on the list is writing books. After spending nearly 30 years in the class room, the pulpit, the lectern, the study, and the library, I now devote most of my time consolidating my academic and practical gains by writing books. My web site is titled "Writing My Books" because last year my wife kept insisting that I start writing before it was too late. Every day counts when most of life is in the past. I starting writing my books last summer and my wife would often ask "what are you doing?" My answer was "writing my book." When I proposed the idea of a web site about my writing project I asked my wife "what should I name it?" Without a second thought she said "writing my books."
I have a B.A. in Bible from Columbia International University and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary.
