Why Study the Old Testament? | Romans 15:1-7 | Elder Jonathan Moseley (Message 29)

In this 29th message of our verse-by-verse series through the Book of Romans, Elder Jonathan Moseley addresses a common question: Why do we need to study the Old Testament?. Many believers wonder if the New Testament is enough, but Romans 15:4 makes it clear that the "things written aforetime" were recorded for our learning, patience, and comfort so that we might have hope.
Elder Jonathan begins by examining the context of Romans 14 and 15, which focuses on how believers of different maturity levels should interact within the church. Using the example of Christ—who "pleased not himself"—he explains why we are called to bear with one another and strive for unity so that we may glorify God with "one mind and one mouth".
The sermon also provides foundational "do's and don'ts" for reading the Old Testament, reminding us that while it is a faithful historical record, its ultimate purpose is to point us toward the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Key Topics Covered:
• The Context of Romans 14-15: How to interact with fellow believers who have different understandings of practical godliness.
• The Example of Christ: Looking at Psalm 69 to see how Jesus bore reproaches for our sake.
• The Purpose of the Old Testament: How the scriptures provide learning, patience, and comfort to modern Christians.
• Rules for Interpretation: Why we must approach the Old Testament with humility, looking for historical truth and Christ-centered patterns.
Speaker: Elder Jonathan Moseley, Pastor
Church: Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church
Series: Verse-by-Verse Through Romans (Message 29)
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