Typology

A phrase referring to typology.

"The divine design, not the design that is mine."

The main question in typology and ultimately in hermeneutics is to figure out...

what God said and what he intended.

What are four views on types?

1. There aren't any 2. They're everywhere 3. Designated by N.T. only 4. Designated by N.T. and implicit

What is one definition of a "type?"

A type is defined by an event, person or object which, by its very nature and significance, prefigures or foreshadows some later event, person, or object.

What is the mark of a good theologian?

A willingness to change your beliefs in light of better evidence from scripture.

In hermeneutics and determining types we must be:

Careful, rather than creative. Clear, rather than clever. Controlled, through sound hermeneutics.

Why does God use typology?

God uses typology to communicate sovereignty, control, reliability, and consistency.

What are some examples of types in the old testament?

Hebrews 7 and Romans 5:14

What is the design of hermeneutics?

Hermeneutic -> Exegesis -> Theology -> Living

How do we use typology in our hermeneutic?

Our hermeneutic says that types must be designated by N.T. and implicit.

Another definition on typology.

The recognition of a correspondence between new and old testament events based on a conviction of the unchanging character of the principles of God's working.

What is another definition of "type?"

Types are a part of Gods master, plan with a definite purpose in his program and revelation in scripture. They are not coincidental similarities between the Old and New Testaments.

Why can't we put our own meaning into scripture?

We must let the scriptures speak for themselves as they are divine and transcendent.