OT & NT, Adam & Jesus, Law & Grace

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 14, 2019

“Why Two Testaments?” ~ Romans 5:12-21

 

The Old Testament                           The New Testament

Beginning of all things                          End of all things

Paradise lost (Eden)                              Paradise restored (Heaven)

Adam’s sin brings death                     Christ’s death destroys sin & brings life

Abraham, the Old Covenant                  Christ, the New Covenant

Jacob’s 12 sons                                    Christ’s 12 disciples

The Passover sets Israel free        Jesus, the Lamb of God, sets all people free

Israel “baptized” in Red Sea                  Jesus Baptized in the Jordan River

Moses brings the Law                           Christ brings freedom

Israel Wanders in Wilderness 40 years   Jesus tempted in Wilderness 40 days

Joshua Conquers by War                       Paul Conquers by Love

David, a shepherd becomes king            Jesus, a king becomes our shepherd

Prophets Warn of Wrath                        Prophets Offer Hope

Temple is Destroyed & Rebuilt       Christ’s Body Destroyed & Church Built

The Promise of a Coming Messiah        The Promise of the Return of Christ

 

Adam                                                  Christ

Sin & Death ………………………………………...(Romans 5:12-14)

The Trespass ……………………….The Gift……….....(Romans 5:15)

“many” died………….……………“many” given grace….(Rom. 5:15)

Condemnation for all people..…Justification for all people (Romans 5:16,18)

Reign of death ……………………..Reign of life…..(Romans 5:17,21)

Disobedience brought sin…….Obedience brought righteousness (Rom. 5:19)

Sin Increases……………………...Grace Increased More! (Rom. 5:20)

 

WE ALL START HERE…………SO THAT WE CAN END HERE