The "Types" Found in the OT

[Jerry Shugart]

A "type" is merely a sketch or illustration of the "antitype." The word "type" comes from the Greek word tupos:

"Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure (tupos) of him that was to come" (Romans 5:14).​

Here Paul says that Adam was a "type" of the Lord Jesus. A "type" is a sketch or illustration that paints a picture of the "antitype":

"Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern (tupos) shewed to thee in the mount" (Heb.8:5).​

The Lord showed Moses a "sketch" or "illustration" that depicted the "antitype," the heavenly tabernacle. In this verse the earthly tabernacle is described as "the example and shadow" of the heavenly tabernacle. The Greek word translated "example" means a "representation", and that is what an illustration or sketch is. The Geek word translated "shadow" means "an image cast by an object and representing the form of that object...a sketch."

Ada R. Habershon writes that "It is very important to understand what is meant by a type. In I Cor. x. we are told concerning the various wilderness experiences of the children of Israel, that 'all these things happened unto them for types' ; and Paul explains that the record of these events is given to us in the Bible for a special purpose, viz., to teach us certain lessons. This passage seems to cover all that befell God's redeemed people in their journey from the place of bondage to the land of promise ; and we may also conclude from it that other portions of their history are given to us for a similar purpose" [emphasis added] (Habershon, Study of the Types [Kregel Publications, 1993], p. 11).

David R. Reid writes,"Imagine that God has painted the entire 40 year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land as a huge mural, which we may examine to learn valuable truth and lessons for our lives today. We find the written material for this mural in the biblical books of Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua" (Reid, Crossing the Jordan, Growing Christians Ministry).

Does anyone wish to point out some of the "types" found in the OT?

Thanks!

 

[Tambora]

Good thread, Jerry.


The brazen serpent on a pole.


Numbers 21:8-9 KJV
(8) And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
(9) And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.


John 3:14-15 KJV
(14) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
(15) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

 

[Jerry Shugart]

Good thread, Jerry.

The brazen serpent on a pole.

Numbers 21:8-9 KJV
(8) And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
(9) And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

John 3:14-15 KJV
(14) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
(15) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Thanks, Tambora!

This "type" certainly pictures the lifting up of the Lord Jesus at Calvary and here the truth emphasized is that His death is the remedy for the bite of sin. He took on the form of sin since He was "made sin for us" and those who merely looked upon Him in faith are saved--apart from any kind of works or obedience.

Surely one of the greatest "types" found in the Bible! Thanks!

 

[Tambora]

Melchizedek - King of righteousness, King of peace, Priest of the Most High.



Psalms 110:4 KJV
(4) The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.





Hebrews 7:17 KJV
(17) For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

 

[Interplanner]

Melchizedek - King of righteousness, King of peace, Priest of the Most High.



Psalms 110:4 KJV
(4) The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.





Hebrews 7:17 KJV
(17) For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Mel was Christ; King of Righteousness.

John is full of the types:
manna,
light,
lamb,
passover,
blood,
bread,
tent/tabernacle,
Jacob's ladder,
temple,



Ephesians says the temple that was coming was Christ, which is why Acts 15 says the raised tent of David is the Gentiles who believe

Jerry is not quite on the necessary topic. Many people in the church know these are there; not many realize their fulfillment in Christ, and some people are so enamored with them that they think THEY are the reality, not Christ/the Gospel, and so they think all those types are going to be restored as they were.

 

[Tambora]

they think all those types are going to be restored as they were.

I don't.

 

[Jerry Shugart]

Melchizedek - King of righteousness, King of peace, Priest of the Most High.

Psalms 110:4 KJV
(4) The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:17 KJV
(17) For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

"For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec" (Heb.7:14-17).​

 

[Interplanner]

I don't.

Good for you. Do you realize how many people with "Christian" eschatology think they will be resumed in the "millenium?"

 

[Interplanner]

"For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec" (Heb.7:14-17).​

Hmmm, I wonder what a carnal commandment is?

What is your reason for this quote Jerry?

 

[Tambora]

Good for you. Do you realize how many people with "Christian" eschatology think they will be resumed in the "millenium?"

Please don't ruin another thread by not staying on topic.
This thread is about the types listed in scripture. Not about the goings on in the millennium.

 

[Jerry Shugart]

Please don't ruin another thread by not staying on topic.
This thread is about the types listed in scripture. Not about the goings on in the millennium.

I was about to tell him that so thanks!

 

[Interplanner]

Please don't ruin another thread by not staying on topic.
This thread is about the types listed in scripture. Not about the goings on in the millennium.

But a type anticipates the arch-type! There is nothing to say about types unless the arch-type is correct, or if people think there never was nor will be an arch-type. If you are not here to gain the clearest expression of truth and see it tested, go write in your journal.

 

[Interplanner]

Anyway, since Jerry brought it up, what is a carnal commandment in Hebrews? Or is Jerry's way of reading the Bible to see how many phrases can be disregarded in public?

 

[Jerry Shugart]

But a type anticipates the arch-type! There is nothing to say about types unless the arch-type is correct, or if people think there never was nor will be an arch-type.

Give us an example which demonstrates your point of view.

Anyway, since Jerry brought it up, what is a carnal commandment in Hebrews? Or is Jerry's way of reading the Bible to see how many phrases can be disregarded in public?

The carnal commandments are in regard to commandments of the eartly Levitical priesthood. The author of Hebrews refers to the law as being only the shadow of good things to come and not their very image. The carnal commandments refer to the earthly priesthood but the priesthood of the Lord Jesus is heavenly.

 

[Interplanner]

Give us an example which demonstrates your point of view.



The carnal commandments are in regard to commandments of the eartly Levitical priesthood. The author of Hebrews refers to the law as being only the shadow of good things to come and not their very image. The carnal commandments refer to the earthly priesthood but the priesthood of the Lord Jesus is heavenly.

Right, so a land restoration as such would be carnal. I don't think God does carnal, do you?

 

[Jerry Shugart]

Right, so a land restoration as such would be carnal. I don't think God does carnal, do you?

According to your view the LORD made promises to David in regard to the land but you say that He broke that promise because it will never be fulfilled literally. I say that He will do what he promised.

 

[1Mind1Spirit]

Psalm 132:11
The LORD has sworn to David A truth from which He will not turn back: "Of the fruit of your body I will set upon your throne.

 

[1Mind1Spirit]

According to your view the LORD made promises to David in regard to the land but you say that He broke that promise because it will never be fulfilled literally. I say that He will do what he promised.

This land?......

Colossians 3:5King James Version (KJV)
5*Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

 

[Tambora]

Right, so a land restoration as such would be carnal. I don't think God does carnal, do you?

A restoration would be no more carnal than establishing the earthly kingdom of Israel in the first place.

 

[Interplanner]

A restoration would be no more carnal than establishing the earthly kingdom of Israel in the first place.

But for some reason, your 'kingdom' is never the NHNE like it is in the NT. The 'club' is always trying to get the Judaism features in their which is what Hebrews says is carnal. As though God owed it something, contrary to the doxology ending Rom 11. That dox is there because everything is/has been settled in Christ, in v30. He does not owe anyone a kingdom.