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Dr. Richard Davidson, Professor of Old
Testament Interpretation making his presentation.
The Northern Caribbean University
School of Religion and Theology staged its annual Theological
Symposium 2006 at the University’s chapel on Thursday, November 30,
2006. The symposium held under the theme, “Old Testament Typology”
sought to reaffirm the Adventist teaching of typology and to dispel
the mistaken view that the Old Testament is no longer relevant.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Richard M. Davidson, Professor of Old Testament
Interpretation at Andrews University presented an enlightening,
insightful and animated interpretation of Biblical typology. He
stated that it was important to ensure that people understood the
vital lessons God would have us learn through the use of typology.
Dr. Davidson’s presentation was divided into two segments. Segment
one focused on the theme, “Biblical Typology.” He highlighted events
in the Old Testament which foreshadowed events in the New Testament.
He also identified several Old Testament events as types of Christ’s
redemption, including the tabernacle, the sacrificial system, and
the Passover.
Drs.
Paul and Helena Gregor Associate Professors in the School of
Religion and Theology listen intently to Dr. Richard Davidson
During segment two
Dr. Davidson spoke on the theme, “Sanctuary Typology in the Book of
Hebrews.” He highlighted the fact that the Old Testament tabernacle
is identified as a type in Hebrews 9:8-9: “the first tabernacle . .
. which was a figure for the time then present.” The high priest’s
entrance into the holiest place once a year prefigured the mediation
of Christ, the High Priest. The veil of the tabernacle he said is a
type of Christ. The whole sacrificial system was also seen as a type
in Hebrews 9:19-26. This passage teaches that the Old Testament
sacrifices typify Christ’s final sacrifice for the sins of the
world.
Dr. Davidson encouraged the participants to acquire a new zeal and
deeper commitment to Christ. Many Christians he said still could not
distinguish between what was abolished at the Cross and what is
still applicable in today’s society.
Dean, School
of Religion and Theology, Dr. Newton Cleghorne
A special
discussion and question and answer segment followed Dr. Davidson’s
presentation. Questions were posed from the audience including
pastors, students and members in general. This event was quickly
followed by a musical presentation featuring, Anthony Dowding and
the group Ministers.
Dr. Patrick Allen, President, West Indies Union Conference of
Seventh-day Adventist, Dr. Herbert Thompson, President, Northern
Caribbean University and Dr. Beverley Cameron, Vice-President,
Academic Administration brought greetings.
Dr.
Davidson, speaking on the theme, “Sanctuary Typology in the Book of
Hebrews”
Also in attendance
were Dean, School of Religion and Theology, Dr. Newton Cleghorne,
Dr. Paul Gregor, Assistant Professor, School of Religion and
Theology, Dr. Vassel Kerr, Associate Professor, School of Religion
and Theology and Pastor Robert Wright, Director of Campus
Ministries. |
