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How does the Old Testament relate to the New Testament's message of grace?

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The Old Testament establishes types and shadows, like the scapegoat, which find their ultimate fulfillment in the grace of Jesus Christ.

The relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament revolves around the concept of typology, where events, persons, and institutions of the former foreshadow the truths fulfilled in Christ. The scapegoat in Leviticus serves as an archetype of Christ’s redemptive work, where the Old Testament rituals point forward to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. In the sermon, it is noted that the sacrificial system was a shadow of what was to come; Jesus fulfills these types by serving as both the Lamb of God who is sacrificed and the scapegoat who removes sin. This seamless progression from the Old to the New Testament highlights God's unchanging plan of salvation rooted in grace, whereby we are justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Christ alone (Galatians 2:16).
Scripture References: Galatians 2:16, Hebrews 10:1-4

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The Scapegoat
Don Fortner · Mar 31, 2019
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