Typology is a very ancient...
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Typology is a very ancient form of interpretation in which one takes the images that are used in the Old Testament and reinterprets those images as a reference to Christ. In some cases people have used this hermeneutic excessively and distorted the real meaning of a text. However, used properly it can be a way of expanding one's understanding of God's message. That is the case when one turns to the text in question.
In Isaiah 28:14-22, the prophet is speaking to the people of Israel who have made a treaty with Egypt to protect themselves from Assyria. God says that after they are destroyed, he will do a new thing in Zion. God will establish "a foundation, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation." Given the description of Jesus found in Ephesians 2:20-22, it's little wonder that many have interpreted this ancient text as a reference to Christ. It was a strong statement describing what God would eventually do for the redemption of his people through his Son.
There is an ancient seventh century hymn that is sung today that must have relied heavily upon these words of Isaiah, "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation."
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone.
In Isaiah 28:14-22, the prophet is speaking to the people of Israel who have made a treaty with Egypt to protect themselves from Assyria. God says that after they are destroyed, he will do a new thing in Zion. God will establish "a foundation, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation." Given the description of Jesus found in Ephesians 2:20-22, it's little wonder that many have interpreted this ancient text as a reference to Christ. It was a strong statement describing what God would eventually do for the redemption of his people through his Son.
There is an ancient seventh century hymn that is sung today that must have relied heavily upon these words of Isaiah, "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation."
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone.
