Since this subject is so exhaustively treated in the pamphlet “Tabernacle Shadows,” we only purpose here to state with the greatest possible brevity the principal types, that they may be always with us for ready reference:
The Camp of Israel was a type of the world in sin. The Court, type of the condition of justification.
The Holy Place, type of the condition of consecra- tion.
The Most Holy, type of heavenly conditions. The Tribe of Levi, type of justified believers. The Priesthood, type of consecrated believers. High Priest, type of Christ.
The White Linen, type of the righteousness of Christ. Scarlet Embroidery, type of the blood of sacrifice.
Blue Embroidery, type of faithfulness. Purple Embroidery, type of royalty.
Gold, type of the divine nature. Silver, type of the truth.
Copper (or brass), type of perfect human nature. Wood, type of fallen human nature.
Gate to the Court, type of Christ, the only way by which to obtain justification.
Door of Holy Place, type of death of human will.
Vail of Holy of Holies, type of actual death of human nature.
Wooden Posts in Copper Sockets, type of imperfect human beings with a standing of justification.
Linen Curtain held by Silver Hooks to Posts, type of the fact that only by the aid of the truth the righteousness of Christ may be held on to by imperfect human beings.
Door Posts covered with Gold, but set in Copper Sockets, type of consecrated believers, who, though begotten to the Divine Nature, still hold this treasure in earthen vessels.
Posts at the Vail covered with Gold and set in Silver Sockets, type of the fact that those who enter through the vail have become in very truth partakers of the Divine nature.
Oil, type of the Holy Spirit.
Table of Shew-bread, type of the Church holding forth the Word of Life.
Candlestick, type of the Church as the light of the world.
The Golden Altar, type of the Church in her present sacrificing condition.
The Ark, type of the Christ head and body.
Shekinah, type of Jehovah as the light of the universe. Mercy Seat, type of God’s justice.
Cherubim, type of Jehovah’s love and power.
Aaron’s Rod, type of the elect character of the Church as members of the royal priesthood.
Golden Pot of Manna, type of immortality of the Church.
Day of Atonement, type of Gospel Age. Bullock, type of the Man Christ Jesus. Lord’s Goat, type of the little flock.
Scape Goat, type of the great company.
These are only a part of the beautiful types and shadows of the Tabernacle and its services. A full explanation of all its types and its teachings will be found in “Tabernacle Shadows.”
OTHER TYPES OF THE BIBLE.
Aaron is a type of the Christ in the flesh head and body.
Aaron’s Sons, types of under priests.
Abel, type of the wheat class.
Abraham, type of Jehovah.
Adam, type of Christ.
Altar (brazen), type of Christ — earthly rights and requirements.
Altar (golden), type of spiritual rights and promises.
Ark of Covenant, type of the Christ, the embodiment of the plan of God.
Ark (Noah’s), type of Christ.
Bullock, type of perfect sacrifice.
Cain, type of rejected sacrificers.
Canaan, type of heavenly rest.
Candlestick, type of God’s church.
Cities of Refuge, type of Christ.
David, beloved, type of God’s people.
Day of Atonement, type of Gospel Age.
Days of Noah, type of Harvest of Gospel Age.
Egypt, type of the world.
Egyptian Plagues, type of the time of trouble.
Elijah, type of the Church. Esau, type of Fleshly Israel.
Isaac, type of the Christ.
Jerusalem, type of the heavenly city.
John Baptist, type of the Church, especially in Harvest of Gospel Age.
Jubilee, type of the restitution.
Levites, type of the justified believers.
Lord’s Goat, type of the little flock.
Manna, type of Christ and His truth.
Hidden Manna, type of immortality.
Rebecca, type of the Church.
Sarah, type of Abrahamic covenant.
Scape Goat, type of the great company.
Tabernacle of the Wilderness, type of the Church in the flesh.
Temple, type of the Church in glory.
Tablets of Stone, type of the two covenants.
Vails of Tabernacle:
First Vail, type of death of human will.
Second Vail, type of death of human body.
Zion, type of spiritual Israel.
BIBLE SYMBOLS.
Babylon, symbol of confusion.
Baptism, symbol of burial into Christ.
Beast, symbol of papacy.
City, symbol of religious government.
Copper, symbol of human nature.
Crown, symbol of power to rule.
Day, symbolic time for a year.
Earth, symbol of society.
Egypt, symbol of the world.
False Prophet, symbol of systems of error during Gospel Age.
Fig Tree, symbol of Jewish nation.
Fire, symbol of trouble, trials, destruction.
Field, symbol of the world.
Flood, symbol of deluge of truth.
Gold, symbol of divine nature.
Hail, symbol of hard, distressing truth.
Heavens, symbol of ruling or spiritual powers.
Hills, symbol of less powerful states than are represented by mountains.
Image, symbol of united Protestantism.
Lake of Fire, symbol of second death.
Leaven, symbol of sin.
Leprosy, symbol of sin.
Light, symbol of truth.
Linen, symbol of righteousness.
Meat in due Season, symbol of dispensational truth.
Mountains, symbol of kingdoms.
Moon, symbol of light of Mosaic law.
Oil, symbol of the spirit of truth.
Sceptre, symbol of the right to rule.
Sea, symbol of the restless masses of society.
Seven, symbol of perfection, completeness.
Sun, symbol of light of the gospel.
Sword, symbol of Truth, the Word of God.
Throne, symbol of honor, glory, power.
Water, symbol of truth.
Winds, symbol of wars.
The Four Winds, symbol of all parts of the nominal Church.
Wine, symbol of doctrine and spirit, true or false.
Wood, Hay, Stubble, symbol of traditions of men, and corresponding unstable characters.
OUR LORD’S PARABLES, EXPLAINED WHERE?
“Barren Fig Tree,” Luke 13:6-9; Z,’00–25 [R2564].
“Bread of Life,” John 6:22-58; Z,’95–10 [R1755]; Z,’00–186 [R2651].
“Bridegroom,” Mark 2:19,20; Z,’00–79 [R2592]. “Drag Net,” Matt. 13:47-50; C,214.
“Eleventh Hour,” Matt. 20:1-16; C,223; Z,’00–237 [R2676].
“Good Samaritan,” Luke 10:25-37; Z,’00–252 [R2684]. “Good Shepherd,” John 10:1-16; Z,’99–63 [R2441].
Z,’00–229 [R2672].
“Great Supper,” Luke 14:15-24; Z,’98–136 [R2300].
“Householder Returning from Wedding,” Luke 12:35-40; Z,’00–268 [R2692].
“Leaven,” Matt. 13:33; Z,’00–154 [R2635].
“Lost Coin,” Luke 15:8-10; Z,’00–299 [R2707]. “Lost Sheep,” Luke 15:1-7; Z,’00–298 [R2706].
“Meat in Due Season,” Matt. 24:45-51; D,613.
“Members of Body Cut Off,” Matt. 18:8,9; Z,’00–97 [R2602].
“Mustard Seed,” Matt. 13:31,32; Z,’00–153 [R2634].
“New Wine,” old Bottles, Matt. 9:17; Z,’98–45 [R2260]. “New Cloth,” old Garment, Matt. 9:16; Z,’98–45 [R2260]. “Pounds,” Luke 19:11-27; Z,’96–98 [R1972]; Z,’98–263 [R2975]; Z,’00–361 [R2735].
“Prodigal Son,” Luke 15:11-32; Z,’96–71 [R1958]; Z,’00–300 [R2707]; Z,’01–14 [R2755].
“Rich Man and Lazarus,” Luke 16:19-31; E,376; Z,’96–85 [R1965]; Z,’00–99 [R2603].
“Sheep and Goats,” Matt. 25:31-46; Z,’98–141 [R2303]; Z,’00–101 [R2606]; Z,’01–201 [R2833].
“Sower and Seed,” Matt. 13:1-8, 18-33; Z,’00–140 [R2627].
“Talents,” Matt. 25:14-30; Z,’01–58 [R2764].
“Ten Virgins,” Matt. 25:1-13; C,91; Z,’98–265 [R2976»]; Z,’01–57 [R2763].
“Two Creditors,” Luke 7:41-43; Z, ’97–240 [R2200]; Z,’00–138 [R2625].
“Two Debtors,” Matt. 18:23-35; Z,’98–125 [R2295]; Z,’00–216 [R2666].
“Unjust Steward,” Luke 16:1-13; Z,’00–315 [R2715]. “Vine,” John 15:1-11; Z,’99–108 [R2464]; Z,’98–308 [R2373].
“Vineyard,” Luke 20:9-19; Z,’96–115 [R1982]; Z,’01–14 [R2756].
“Wedding Garment,” Matt. 22:1-14; C,197; Z,’98–136 [R2300].
“Wheat and Tares,” Matt. 13:24-30,36-43; C,135; Z,’98–77 [R2276]; Z,’00–152 [R2633].
“Wicked Husbandman,” Matt. 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19; Z,’95–86 [R1795]; Z,’96–47 [R1946]; Z,’01–14 [R2756].
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE TRUTH.
“Pressing Toward the Mark,” Z,’95–249 [R1884]; Z,’01–6 [R2753].
“Sobriety, Vigilance, Steadfastness,” Z,’95–200 [R1859]. “The One Thing Desirable,” Z,’96–8 [R1914].
“Gold Tried in the Fire,” Z,’96–43 [R1943].
“Trials of Faith, Why Permitted?” Z,’96–54 [R1949]. “Tests and Privileges of Discipleship,” Z,’96–287 [R2071].
“Raiment White and Clean,” Z,’97–159 [R2159]. “If Ye do These Things,” Z,’97–145 [R2154].
“The Sum of all Graces is Love,” Z,’97–244 [R2202]. “Living the New Life,” Z,’97–263 [R2212].
“Secret Faults and Presumptuous Sins,” Z,’98–22 [R2248].
“Strong Delusion,” Z,’98–74 [R2274].
“Rules for Daily Living,” Z,’98–83 [R3593»].
“Let Him that Thinketh He Standeth Take Heed,” Z,’98–133 [R2299].
“Be Content with Such Things as Ye Have.” Z,’98–243 [R2351].
“Unto the Pure all Things are Pure,” Z,’99–214 [R2516]. “Self-denial and Cross-bearing,” Z,’00–116 [R2615]. “Christian’s Course Delineated,” Z,’00–280 [R2697]. “Proper Christian Daily Living,” Z,’00–332 [R2723]. “Patience as an Element of Character,” Z,’01–115 [R2790].
“Finishing Touches of Christian Character,” Z,’01–323 [R2890].
“Decision in Character Building,” Z,’02–41 [R2950]. “Love — Making a Difference,” Z,’02–197 [R3033]. “Who is He that Condemneth?” Z,’02–230 [R3050]. “The Memorial Supper,” Z,’03–118 [R3179].
“Grow in Grace,” Z,’03–199 [R3215].
“Christ in You the Hope of Glory,” Z,’03–374 [R3250]. “Ye Know Your Calling, Brethren,” Z,’03–405 [R3265].