Jesus in the Old Testament

Hello Dyane,
Thank you very much for checking out my book and especially for the feedback!

God bless,
Scott

Hi,
I've been meaning to look at this book for a while and I'm glad I finally got around to reading the Introduction.

What I like the most, is that it's written in a style that's easy to read. Not at all intimidating, which is great for attracting and engaging people who normally wouldn't read this kind of book. I did think the long paragraph about Nathanael was a little repetitive, but over all, I think you did a nice job of presenting your subject to readers.

Dyane
The Eagle's Gift
The Purple Morrow

Hi,
I've been meaning to look at this book for a while and I'm glad I finally got around to reading the Introduction.

What I like the most, is that it's written in a style that's easy to read. Not at all intimidating, which is great for attracting and engaging people who normally wouldn't read this kind of book. I did think the long paragraph about Nathanael was a little repetitive, but over all, I think you did a nice job of presenting your subject to readers.

Dyane
The Eagle's Gift
The Purple Morrow

Jesus in the Old Testament is a fresh, insightful book which focuses on a interesting topic often unexplored in Christian circles. You have certainly done your research here, and it is a well-written piece. I especially love the personal stories you incorporated, such as the story you shared about your relationship with your wife-to-be. Your transparency in sharing truly builds up the knowledge on these pages and makes this a thought-provoking read. I'm glad I had a chance to read some of this today. Very well done.
Faith Rose
Now To Him

I really love this book!

Greetings Scott
I shall certainly have a read. As you probably know when one has been born again for 22 years, many, many subjects are learnt along the way. "The Miracle of The Scarlet Thread" by Richard Booker is an excellent book that traces Jesus through the Old Testament. His cover pitch says, "For new believers and seasoned Christians - this practical book helps the Bible come alive with fresh insights". I kid you not, this is true.
I shall read your book but I will not crit it. I find it hard to crit work that teaches on the Word of God, unless of course I come across writing that tells readers that God's grace covers deliberate sin which has become lifestyle. I have a feeling you do not subscribe to that bit of error.
Blessings galore
'tisha Parsons

Luis,
I typed my response to you in Word and when I copied it over it didn't copy the entire post. I was wondering what you meant when you said I said you "weren't real." If you notice there's no sentence on the end b/c it cut off the rest of the sentence and the rest of my post.

The complete sentence was, "I just got the impression in your response that you aren’t really familiar with the original manuscripts."

So no, I didn't call you fake. It's unfortunate you wrote an angry response off a simple misunderstanding.

Since you talked about people learning for themselves, if you're going to stand by the KJV so vehemently I would encourage you to do some studying and find out what manuscripts the modern translations use and why.

I would really appreciate it if you would please undo any damage you might have done from misunderstanding my post.

Thanks,
Scott

God bless,
Scott

Scott,
Thank you for informative wikipedia research. You are as I thought. I harbor no harsh feelings for you. Even though you found a clever way to call me fake, and I quote,” I just got the impression in your response that ‘you aren’t real’. Those are the words you wrote to me. I wouldn’t have expected those words from a pastor. Nonetheless no one is perfect, and your words weren’t all too harsh just clever. Very diplomatic of you ol ’chap. I personally stand by the KJV not the NIV, NKJV or any other form of (dumb down) version out there. Yet I can understand why some people would need everything explained to them. In today’s society most men don’t like to think for themselves. So it is more suitable for someone else to do thinking for you. Hence forth the new dumb down versions of the bible. I think they are fantastic for individuals who don’t have the patience to determine the meaning of the KJV translation for them-selves. As for your church and its pews I am glad to see that your pews are at least getting some use from the KJV. Have great day Scott.

Scott,
Thank you for informative wikipedia research. You are as I thought. I harbor no harsh feelings for you. Even though you found a clever way to call me fake, and I quote,” I just got the impression in your response that ‘you aren’t real’. Those are the words you wrote to me. I wouldn’t have expected those words from a pastor. Nonetheless no one is perfect, and your words weren’t all too harsh just clever. Very diplomatic of you ol ’chap. I personally stand by the KJV not the NIV, NKJV or any other form of (dumb down) version out there. Yet I can understand why some people would need everything explained to them. In today’s society most men don’t like to think for themselves. So it is more suitable for someone else to do thinking for you. Hence forth the new dumb down versions of the bible. I think they are fantastic for individuals who don’t have the patience to determine the meaning of the KJV translation for them-selves. As for your church and its pews I am glad to see that your pews are at least getting some use from the KJV. Have great day Scott.

Thank you for this good study. I wish more people understood how the story of Jesus Christ is woven through the entire 66 books. You have done a good job of showing in depth the reality of Christ in the Old Testament and the truth of His love through the whole Bible. The point of http://www.authonomy.com/books/38776/spring-connecting-with-god/read-book/?chapterid=368089#chapter is to show how the New Testament depends on the Old. Thank you for this study.

Hello Luis,
If you read my book you'll see I used the NKJV, which is based on the Textus Receptus, and the other manuscripts used by the KJV.

Our loyalties are to the original manuscripts of the Old and New Testaments, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Only the original languages are the Word of God as He inspired it. A translation is only an attempt to take what is said in one language and communicate it in another. The modern translations are superb in taking the meaning of the original languages and communicating it in a way that we can understand in English. However, none of the modern translations are perfect. Every one contains verses that are at least somewhat mistranslated. By comparing and contrasting several different translations, it is often easier to get a good grasp on what the verse is saying than by only using one translation. Our loyalty should not be to any one English translation, but to the inspired, inerrant Word of God that is communicated by the Holy Spirit through the translations.

Hello Pastor Scott LaPierre
I would have truly loved to support your book. But I cannot. Reason being is that you used the NIV to establish your point which is a man’s point of view of what they think the word of God mean according to the individual or individuals that wrote it. The King James Version and only the original King James Version is and will forever be a translation not someone’s personal opinion of the original written text. My heart weighs heavy for any and all who fall to the deceit of this NIV. It is tainted through and through. Simply because it is being passed off as THE WORD OF GOD.

Hello Pastor Scott LaPierre
I would have truly loved to support your book. But I cannot. Reason being is that you used the NIV to establish your point which is a man’s point of view of what they think the word of God mean according to the individual or individuals that wrote it. The King James Version and only the original King James Version is and will forever be a translation not someone’s personal opinion of the original written text. My heart weighs heavy for any and all who fall to the deceit of this NIV. It is tainted through and through. Simply because it is being passed off as THE WORD OF GOD.

Being jealous of Cleopas and companion on the road to Emmaus, I long to know what Jesus himself about how he's prefigured throughout the OT. Next best thing so far is Pastor Scott's book. It's laid out nicely and steps people through the passages. If you're new to the OT, this is helpful. There are some useful insights for old pros too.

You've written a most thorough and interesting account, whether it is from your admitted perspective or not - as one commented noted. It is well researched and sets out what you want to put forward very clearly. Have I any complaints regarding the writing? Not really, no. I might only ask for the first chapter to be a bit shorter - there is a great deal to take in there, and a change in focus. Maybe for me, it would have been better cut into two, but that's just me speaking as one reader. I shall carry on reading - I did a four year bible study course myself - an academic one, looking at the history and text, and especially the 'world' that it came out of and how that affected what was there. Very interesting.
Cariad.

This book is a polemic account. Although fairly well written, it does not take into account modern text analysis. For example, the author seems unaware that New Testament authors mistakenly misquoted or misapplied Old Testament passages; due their lack of knowledge of the Old Testament they made assumptions based upon the Septuagint. In this manner, the church ended up with "prophecies" that were not true to the orgininal sources and so-on. It seems that the early church "read prophecies into" the Old Testament in instances where no prophetic reference was possible. These writers simply were not up to the task of rendering a scholarly analysis of the text, so they misapplied many scriptures. The author would do well to make note of that in a book that addresses "Christ in the Old Testament."

We approach the Bible completely differently. I view it as inspired and inerrant, of course including the works of the New Testament authors. You clearly view the Bible as errant and possibly uninspired. I believe the Bible is the Word of God and for that reason view it as written by God Himself through human authors. Therefore, I don't believe New Testament authors made mistakes or misquoted or misapplied Old Testament passages as you assert. Again, since God was writing through them, their "lack of knowledge" wouldn't be an issue, and I also wouldn't agree that they were untrue to the original sources. I wouldn't say the men weren't up to the task as you put it, since again, I believe God wrote through them. I hope that makes clear why I didn't make any of the notes that you find necessary.

This book is a polemic account. Although fairly well written, it does not take into account modern text analysis. For example, the author seems unaware that New Testament authors mistakenly misquoted or misapplied Old Testament passages; due their lack of knowledge of the Old Testament they made assumptions based upon the Septuagint. In this manner, the church ended up with "prophecies" that were not true to the orgininal sources and so-on. It seems that the early church "read prophecies into" the Old Testament in instances where no prophetic reference was possible. These writers simply were not up to the task of rendering a scholarly analysis of the text, so they misapplied many scriptures. The author would do well to make note of that in a book that addresses "Christ in the Old Testament."

Pastor Scott has done a wonderful job of making the Old Testament come alive through the lens of Jesus Christ. His book ought to be read by those who wish to have a good introduction to biblical typology as understood by Christians dating back to the Church Fathers. Whatever divisions there may be among Christians today, the entire Bible is still understood by true followers of Jesus Christ to be all about Him. I highly recommend this book,

Eduardo P. Olaguer
"The Power of Four: Keys to the Hidden Treasure of the Gospels"

Really enjoyed reading this enthusiastic and thought provoking account. My interest in the Old Testament is primarily from the perspective of a historian and the huge importance of the documents origin. The pentateuch as far as I am concerned is the most important historical document ever written. Although traditionally written by Moses it is accepted these days they mostly weren't although an original shorter version may well have been. This authors intriguing account of the multiple potential references to Jesus in the original five books of the bible and the various other papers that go to make up the Old Testament is a valuable contribution. Doubtless many other interpretations of the passages quoted could be put forward by Christians, Jews and Muslims( who also of course recognise the Old Testament as a holy book). I do hope this does well on the site.

jHi Scott:

Hope this finds you still rejoicing in our Savior Jesus Christ. How can a Christian do otherwise, eh? knowing that by our great Lord and Savior, we have in John 14, the promise of heaven, privilege of prayer, presence of God (Holy Spirit), and possession of peace.

I viewed your work again and gave it six stars.

Lorne -- author of 12 books on authonomy.

Lorne,
Thank you for the encouraging comment and book support.

Ministry, family and life in general are going very well. We have a great hope in Christ. The other day I had the opportunity to speak to many of the graduating seniors at the local high school about this very topic.

God bless you as well my friend,
Scott

jHi Scott:

Hope this finds you still rejoicing in our Savior Jesus Christ. How can a Christian do otherwise, eh? knowing that by our great Lord and Savior, we have in John 14, the promise of heaven, privilege of prayer, presence of God (Holy Spirit), and possession of peace.

I viewed your work again and gave it six stars.

Lorne -- author of 12 books on authonomy.

jHi Scott:

Hope this finds you still rejoicing in our Savior Jesus Christ. How can a Christian do otherwise, eh? knowing that by our great Lord and Savior, we have in John 14, the promise of heaven, privilege of prayer, presence of God (Holy Spirit), and possession of peace.

I viewed your work again and gave it six stars.

Lorne -- author of 12 books on authonomy.

Hi Scott:
Great job! Would be a blessing to have as part of a studying/teaching tool! Awesome how you showed how Jesus Christ is revealed in the Old Testament!

Be Blessed! Backing you on this one!

Hello Giovanna,
Thank you so much for your comment and backing!

I'll check out your book too.

God bless,
Scott

Hi Scott:
Great job! Would be a blessing to have as part of a studying/teaching tool! Awesome how you showed how Jesus Christ is revealed in the Old Testament!

Be Blessed! Backing you on this one!

Hello James,
Thank you very much for your feedback, friend request and backing of Jesus in the Old Testament.

I'm glad to meet another Christian on here and I hope your ministry for the Lord continues to thrive!

God bless,
Scott

Hello Scott:

This is a very well-researched, well-thought-out resource. It would be a good apologetic resource, particularly for those ministering to Jews.

At times it does tend to read and feel like a textbook, so if you are desiring to reach a wider, more general audience, you may want to revise the overall presentation.

You are truly gifted as a teacher, as demonstrated in your writing. May the Lord continue to bless and multiply your ministry!

In Christ,

James

Jesus in the Old Testament is a revelation in itself. It marvelous to see such works on Authonomy that talk of knowing the mystery of God and how the Old Testament testified about Jesus Christ. But those who did see Jesus during his life, namely Caiaphas who looked into the eyes of our LORD and failed to recognize him, a discrepancy lurks when you consider their knowledge. I wonder like Judas―it just wasn’t God’s will. Perhaps those scales Paul mentioned when he first ‘knew’ Jesus were as thick as the temple curtain. I know it was with me! But He was walking with me all the time – you are so right about that. The prophesy about Nazareth is astonishing. Yet another blinder. What a treasure map this is. The fact that I learned a lot through this introduction means that many other readers will. I am excited to back it with 6 stars. God bless you for such a calling. It’s all good news! Claire ~ Chasing Pharaohs.

Hi Scott:

Excellent subject matter, well-written and structured with very good diction and syntax. Inspirational and edifying. Most instructive with aesthetic appeal. Backed with six stars.

Have a joyus day in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lorne -- fellow Baptist minister and author of 14 books on the site.

Hello Lorne,
Thank you very much for the feedback! Blessed to hear from another Christian, and another pastor at that! Before pastoring at Woodland Christian Church, I was an assistant pastor at a Baptist church in CA.

Are any of your 14 books published and available outside of this site?

Also, do you have any suggestions for receiving feedback on your books? Seems like most people send me messages stating they'll support me if I'll support them. I was hoping there'd be some other way!

Wasn't sure whether to mention this, but since I hope someone would do the same for me, I wanted to let you know your "about me" section says "contitutes" instead of "constitutes."

God bless Brother and hope to say in touch!

Scott

Hi Scott:

Excellent subject matter, well-written and structured with very good diction and syntax. Inspirational and edifying. Most instructive with aesthetic appeal. Backed with six stars.

Have a joyus day in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lorne -- fellow Baptist minister and author of 14 books on the site.