How to Interpret and Apply God’s Promises in the Old Testament

Greg explains how to interpret promises God made in the Old Testament and when to apply them to Christians today, then he answers a question about whether verses in Romans about the Holy Spirit testifying in our hearts indicate Christians should expect to receive an experience of the Holy Spirit. 

 

Topics:

1. Why do you disagree with John Piper’s understanding that some promises to the Jewish people apply to Christians today, and how do you tell which promises apply to us and which don’t? (00:00)
2. When Romans 5:5 and 8:16 talk about the Holy Spirit testifying in our hearts, does that mean Christians should expect to receive an experience of the Holy Spirit? (47:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• God Rejoices to Do You Good by John Piper
• Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 21–22, 2023 in Augusta, GA
• Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
• Confessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith by Guillaume Bignon

Related Links:

• Promises We Can’t Claim. Promises We Can. by Greg Koukl
• How Can I Know Which Bible Promises Apply to Me? by Amy Hall