Examples Of Biblical Typology

[Michael37]

The study of Biblical Typology can be divided into several subsections, each focusing on different aspects of how Old Testament figures, events, and symbols foreshadow New Testament realities. Here are some key subsections:

1. Typology of People

• Adam as a Type of Christ (Romans 5:14) – Adam’s disobedience brought sin, while Christ’s obedience brings salvation.
• Moses as a Type of Christ – A deliverer leading people from bondage.
• David as a Type of Christ – A king ruling with righteousness.

2. Typology of Events

• The Exodus as a Type of Salvation – Israel’s deliverance from Egypt parallels believers’ deliverance from sin.
• The Flood and Baptism (1 Peter 3:20-21) – Noah’s ark as a symbol of salvation through water.
• The Passover and Christ’s Sacrifice – The blood of the lamb protecting Israel foreshadows Jesus as the Lamb of God.

3. Typology of Objects & Symbols

• The Tabernacle as a Type of Christ – God’s dwelling among His people.
• The Bronze Serpent and the Cross (John 3:14) – Healing through faith.
• Manna as a Type of Christ (John 6:31-35) – Jesus as the Bread of Life.

4. Typology of Covenants

• The Old Covenant vs. The New Covenant – Law vs. Grace.
• Circumcision as a Type of Spiritual Renewal (Romans 2:29) – A heart transformed by faith.

5. Typology in Prophecy

• Jonah as a Type of Christ’s Resurrection (Matthew 12:40) – Three days in the belly of the fish vs. three days in the tomb.
• Melchizedek as a Type of Christ’s Priesthood (Hebrews 7:1-3) – A priest without genealogy.

[ayin jade]

Years ago, I posted a study on typology. It might be worth posting a link to it here. 

 

[Michael37]

8 minutes ago, ayin jade said:

Years ago, I posted a study on typology. It might be worth posting a link to it here. 

 

Thanks. I've always found typology engrossing, and helpful for seeing the bigger picture.

[Prycejosh1987]

I think the moral of this message. Its everything leads to Jesus. John says the word was in the beginning. Jesus is the word. Everything based on Him and for Him. Everything that was made, was made for Him. He made everything. But is a man Who came to die for mankind's sins.