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Brian is a well known Bible teacher with a particular emphasis on Biblical end time events. Believing that these events are already underway, he believes that the Rapture of the Church to glory is imminent. Brian and Gilly (pic here with Bethan)travel throughout the UK and he also teaches in Europe and the USA. Although they are regularly in fellowships and churches who know them well, they are most happy to visit new venues to bring the message of the Gospel and the nearness of Christs return.

Wednesday 16 May 2012

INTRODUCTORY ARTICLE OF MY NEW SERIES ON VARIOUS "TYPES" FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT, STARTING SHORTLY.

Types in The Bible

Scriptures

Acts 15:18

"Known to God from eternity are all His works".

Isaiah 46:9-10

"Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure."

The two Scriptures quoted above clearly show us that our sovereign God knows, plans and declares His works from before the time Creation began. The greatest work of God is that which he accomplished through the Lord Jesus Christ; His death, burial and resurrection on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Cor 15:3-4). Addressing His Father in John 17:24 the Lord Jesus reveals a deep truth when He says, ‘… for You loved Me before the foundation of the world’.

The relationship between the Father and the Son, the denial of which reveals the spirit of Anti-Christ (1 John 2:22), is the core relationship in the whole universe and serves to demonstrate to us the character and nature of God and His love. From the beginning of Genesis the nature of the relationship between the Father and the Son is demonstrated to us. Romans 5:14 tells us that Adam ‘is a type of Him who was to come’, meaning the Lord Jesus.

A type is a representation of a future person, event or series of events in the Bible which acts as prophecy and gives additional insight into the future when it occurs. The primary objective of types is to reveal the Lord Jesus and his relationship within the Godhead, His work of Redemption and His glory at both the First and Second Advents. Adam is a type of Christ and this sets a pattern throughout the Old Testament where Godly servants of the Lord prefigure Jesus Himself and aspects of His life and work.

Not only the persons of Scripture, but animals, plants, materials, events and the very facts of the history of the people of Israel all serve to display the Lord Jesus and His ministry, revealed in the verses of God's Word centuries and millennia before Christ came ¹ ..

The Father delights to honour His Son and, combined, the ‘Types’ of the Old Testament declare the Words of the New: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matt 3:17 & Luke 9:35.

Our study over the few next weeks will focus on the relationships of Isaac with Abraham, Sarah, Ishmael and Rebecca, in addition to other persons and events which reflect and prefigure the Lord Jesus, His walk amongst us and His coming again. We will discover that Abraham is a type of God the Father Himself, Sarah, a type of His people

Israel

and Isaac is one of the most beautiful figures of the Lord Jesus to be found in the Word of God.

¹ Examples of types can be found in:

Genesis 3:21 The substitutionary sacrifice of Christ seen in God's provision of tunics of skin

Genesis 5:24 The Rapture of the New Testament Church

Genesis 37 to 50 The life of Joseph reflecting that of Jesus

Exodus 12:31-51 The Passover as a picture of Calvary

Exodus 30:22-33 The Holy oil prefigures the Holy Spirit

..... and so on throughout every page of the Old Testament where, literally, thousands of accurate and enlightening types are to be found.

BRIAN.

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BRIAN'S PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL.

AKELDAMA, FIELD OF BLOOD. A covert prophetic message buried in the Biblical account of Judas’s betrayal and the purchase of the field of blood by the Sanhedrin with the 30 pieces of silver reward that Judas rejected. The bonus message with this DVD looks at the state of the world finance, and other affairs that relate to the Biblical prophecies. Cost £10. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Cost £15. HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS. Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. To appreciate that the Word of God is a revelation of Himself. Cost £10. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLENNIUM. This comprehensive introduction to a topic which is not often addressed in churches, the Millennium, takes the subject head on. Understanding that it was God's intention for His Word to be taken literally (allowing for normal figures of speech etc) Brian gives an informative and refreshing insight into the Reign of Messiah Jesus on earth and the place of the believer within His kingdom. This teaching is designed to inspire and support believers in these dark "last days" and give them a hope, and an objective to which they can work, whilst they anticipate the great reward of the Sabbath rest of God's people. Cost £10. HEAVEN IS HIS THRONE, EARTH IS HIS FOOTSTOOL. An examination from Isaiah and Revelation of the Holy City of God and its inhabitation by the believers, its relevance to the Millennium and eternity. Brian also examines its details given in the Scriptures. This message is in two parts, and both included on this DVD, costing £10.

AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.

As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Two DVD set costing just £15 available from Brian.

HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS.

Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. DVD costs just £10 and available from Brian.

HOW TO PURCHASE MY TEACHINGS AND RECORDINGS.

If would like to purchase any of my DVD's or CD's, some of them are listed above, and you can pay immediately by Paypal or Debit/Credit Card for quick delivery.

There are some other recordings available from our good friend Keith Cline, from Bristol, which can be accessed by writing to him at keith.cline@talk21.com.

Some of the titles include "SOON AND VERY SOON", a ten session seminar recorded at the Saltburn Prophetic Conference (cost £13).

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES IN GOD'S WORD (cost £9).

BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY CONFERENCE, an excellent all day seminar from Bosham (cost £12).

ISRAEL, AT THE CENTRE OF GOD'S PLAN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (Cost £11).