19. types, symbols and prophecy

Question 1

according to David Bernard, what is a type?

Answer 1

something in the OT that had a real existence of its own but foreshadowed or prefigured a permanent or greater truth in the NT.

Question 2

how are the types different from other symbols in the bible?

Answer 2

because they always involve a prophetic element and point to something in the future

Question 3

list the two classes of types
a.
b.

Answer 3

a. Innate types

b. inferred types

Question 4

list the two major areas of types materials
a.
b.

Answer 4

a. the tabernacle including the priesthood and offering

b. the wilderness wandering

Question 5

what is a symbol, and how does it differ from a type?

Answer 5

symbols represents something else, and can point to something in the past, present, or future.

Question 6

give two verses which prove that biblical authors do not always use symbols i the same way (include the symbol and who it refers to
a.
b.

Answer 6

a. 1 Peter 5:8 - the lion refers to satan

b. Revelation 5:5 - the lion refers to Jesus

Question 7

what is a prophetic gap?

Answer 7

the space of time between events of prophecy not foreseen by the prophet.

Question 8

what illustration is often used to demonstrate the gap principle?

Answer 8

the idea of looking at a mountain range - when viewed from a distance, u can only see the peaks and not the valleys in between.