Lesson 19 Review

Question 1

1. According 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

2. How are types different from other symbols in the Bible?

Answer 2

They always involve a prophetic element and point to something in the future.

Question 3

3. List the classes of types:

Answer 3

A. Innate types

B. Inferred types

Question 4

4. List the two major areas of type materials:

Answer 4

A. The Tabernacle with its priesthood and offerings.

B. Wilderness wanderings

Question 5

5. What is a symbol, and how does it differ from a type?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

6. Give two verses which prove that biblical authors do not always use symbols in the same way (include the symbol and who it refers to):

Answer 6

A. Peter 5:8 (Lion =devil)

B. Revelation 5:5 (Lion =Jesus)

Question 7

7. What is a prophetic gap?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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, you can only see the peaks, and not the valleys in between.