Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Christ, Although He Was Known to the Jews under the Law, Was at Length Clearly Revealed Only in the Gospel

Based on the sources, the relationship between the law and the gospel is characterized by continuity and fulfillment, primarily differing in the clarity of manifestation. Under the law, God was known, and the mystery of Christ was revealed through types, shadows, and rudiments only. The Law and the Prophets served to hold the godly in expectation of Christ's coming, bearing witness to a future salvation and hoping for far more light. Prophets like Malachi foreshadowed this coming light and the figure who would prepare the way. The ancient people had a slight taste of grace and saw mysteries only in shadowed outline. The gospel, however, is the clear manifestation of the mystery of Christ. It confirms and satisfies whatever the law had promised, giving substance to the shadows and pointing out the realities that the law merely prefigured. Through the gospel, Christ, the image and splendor of God, is made visible with full splendor, bringing life and immortality to light. Believers in the gospel era can more richly enjoy the grace, seeing what many of old longed for but did not attain. John the Baptist held an intermediate office between the law and the gospel, preparing for Christ but ministering before the full daylight of gospel glory shone forth. The gospel also contrasts the law's requirement of works for righteousness with the free imputation of righteousness based on grace and pardon. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Patreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed