Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament

by Gregory R. Lanier

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2022

Overview

Many Bible readers have difficulty understanding the Old Testament’s connection to the New Testament, and some even believe it’s obsolete in light of God’s new covenant. In reality, New Testament writers alluded to earlier books of the Bible roughly 300­–400 times. The Old Testament isn’t outdated; it’s critical to understanding the rest of Scripture.

In Old Made New, Greg Lanier explains how New Testament authors used the Old Testament to communicate the gospel and present the person and work of Jesus. He also explains what the Old Testament teaches Christians today about the church’s identity and ethics. Writing for a broad range of readers, Lanier distills thorough research into simple, descriptive examples and tips. His 3-step method explains how to identify and explore an Old Testament passage and see how it’s “remixed” in the New Testament to thoughtfully engage with Scripture.

Key Features

• Explains how New Testament authors used the Old Testament to communicate the gospel
• Examines what the Old Testament teaches Christians today about the church’s identity and ethics
• Provides a 3-step method explaining how to identify and explore an Old Testament passage and see how it’s “remixed” in the New Testament

Contents

Part 1: Introduction

• Why Does this Topic Matter?
• What Is this Book’s Aim and Audience?
• How Will this Book Proceed?

Part 2: Tools of the Trade

• Step 1: Identify the Passage
• Step 2: Double-Click on the OT
• Step 3: Listen to the Remix
• Summary

Part 3: The Old Testament and the Gospel

• OT Witness to Salvation: Accomplished in History
• OT Witness to Salvation: Applied to Believers
• Concluding Thoughts

Part 4: The Old Testament and Jesus Christ

• OT Witness to the Divine Son
• OT Witness to the Human Savior
• Concluding Thoughts

Part 5: The Old Testament and the Church

• OT Witness to the Church’s Identity
• OT Witness to the Church’s Mission
• OT Witness to the Church’s Conduct
• Concluding Thoughts

Part 6: Conclusion

• A Final Analysis
• Takeaways
• Appendix: Inventory of NT Uses of the OT

Top Highlights

“loose analogies: something happening now is ‘like’ something in ancient Israel” (Page 36)

“uses the OT to explain all the major components of the gospel as it pertains to your own personal salvation by God.” (Page 52)

Product Details

• Title: Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
• Author: Gregory R. Lanier
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 174
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. › Relation to the Old Testament; Bible. N.T. › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9781433577833, 9781433577864, 9781433577840, 9781433577857, 1433577836, 1433577860, 1433577844, 1433577852
• Resource ID: LLS:OLDMADENEW
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-17T22:00:16Z

About Gregory R. Lanier

Gregory R. Lanier (PhD, University of Cambridge) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He also serves as associate pastor of River Oaks Church (PCA). He has published multiple books and scholarly articles on early Christology, the Gospels, the Septuagint, and other topics. Gregory and his wife, Kate, live in Florida with their three daughters.