I need some perspective on the typology in Exodus.
I think all Christians would agree (based on scripture) that Christ is our passover.
There are also other symbolic connections between the various events of the exodus and Christian experience.
However, my question regards the conquest of Canaan. Where do you believe this fits in the OT typology? Some have said crossing the Jordan represents death, but I don't buy it because the Israelites still had to conquer Canaan and cast out enemies once they had crossed the Jordan.
Others (those of the holiness movement) have said that the crossing of the Jordan represents a second experience after justification - that of sanctification by faith. I'm not sure I buy that either.
One person thought that crossing the Jordan was anytime you exercised faith for something. I don't buy that because it would imply multiple crossings. The Israelites crossed the Jordan only once, though they did cast out multiple enemies after they got there.
Now, I know that types don't always concretely and airtightly represent things, but somehow I have the feeling that this one has important symbolism that I'm missing.
Anyone else have another perspective on this issue?
-Grace
I think all Christians would agree (based on scripture) that Christ is our passover.
There are also other symbolic connections between the various events of the exodus and Christian experience.
However, my question regards the conquest of Canaan. Where do you believe this fits in the OT typology? Some have said crossing the Jordan represents death, but I don't buy it because the Israelites still had to conquer Canaan and cast out enemies once they had crossed the Jordan.
Others (those of the holiness movement) have said that the crossing of the Jordan represents a second experience after justification - that of sanctification by faith. I'm not sure I buy that either.
One person thought that crossing the Jordan was anytime you exercised faith for something. I don't buy that because it would imply multiple crossings. The Israelites crossed the Jordan only once, though they did cast out multiple enemies after they got there.
Now, I know that types don't always concretely and airtightly represent things, but somehow I have the feeling that this one has important symbolism that I'm missing.
Anyone else have another perspective on this issue?
-Grace