Bible Study
What's the difference between the Old and New Testament?
Updated: March 20, 2024Asked 987 times
What's the difference between the Old and New Testament?
The Bible is divided into two main sections. Here's how they relate and differ:
Key Differences
- Time Periods Covered
- Covenants (Old vs New)
- Focus (Law vs Grace)
- Writing Styles
Connections
- Prophecy fulfillment
- Consistent themes
- Progressive revelation
- One unified story
Common Misconceptions
- "The Old Testament is irrelevant"
- "They contradict each other"
- "Only one is important"
Both testaments are essential parts of God's revelation to humanity.