How are the Old and New Testament related?

The relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament reflects both the continuity and discontinuity between the Christian and Israelite faiths. Christians believe God had one plan for salvation that was revealed first to the Israelites and then to all peoples through Jesus Christ. read more

Also, there are a number of sermons in Acts which sum up Old and New Testament history: Peter, Stephen, and several by Paul toward in the latter half of the book. Romans 1– 4 gives a synopsis of God's dealings with the Gentiles and Jews. Hebrews and Galatians discusses the Law of Moses and is relationship to both Jews and Gentiles. read more

The Old Testament establishes principles that are seen to be illustrative of New Testament truths. The Old Testament contains many prophecies that are fulfilled in the New. The Old Testament provides the history of a people; the New Testament focus is on a Person. read more

The Old Testament is related to the New in the way that a bud is related to a flower and an acorn is to an oak. The people of God in the Old Testament are compared to children; in the New they have come to adulthood (Galatians 4:1-7). read more