The Old Testament is not merely a collection of history; it is a gallery of portraits. Typology is the study of how God used people, objects, and events in the Old Testament as “types” or “shadows” to prefigure the coming reality of Jesus Christ (the Antitype). As Augustine famously said, “The New is in the Old concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.”
This library explores the profound connections between the Testaments. We see how the bronze serpent lifted up in the wilderness pointed to Christ on the cross (John 3:14), how the Passover Lamb foreshadowed the Lamb of God, and how the life of Joseph—rejected by his brothers but exalted to save the world—mirrors the rejection and exaltation of Jesus. These studies reveal the divine authorship of Scripture, showing that the same Hand that wrote history also wrote prophecy.
The Bible uses “Rahab” symbolically to represent chaos, pride, and rebellion against God, often as a metaphor for Egypt. These references showcase God’s sovereignty and ultimate victory, foreshadowing Christ’s triumph over sin and death and the future peace of His Kingdom.
The two goats of Leviticus 16 reveal the profound depth of the Day of Atonement, symbolizing both the covering of sin and the removal of guilt. Together, they foreshadow Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, which fully satisfied God’s justice and freed believers from the power of sin.
Biblical types serve as prophetic foreshadowings in the Old Testament, pointing directly to Christ and His redemptive work in the New Testament. By understanding these types, we gain a deeper appreciation of how God’s plan unfolded across the ages, with Christ at the center of it all.
The firstborn son held special recognition in the Bible times. See how it points to Christ as the supreme Firstborn over all creation.
The bronze snake in Numbers 21 ended up representing Christ on the cross as told by Christ to Nicodemus in John 3.
Joseph’s story is full of foundational knowledge for understanding the principles of the Bible.
Melchizedek is an obscure character from Genesis, but mentioned in Psalms and the New Testament Discover how he foreshadows Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest and King of Righteousness.