BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Author: Pastor Samuel Malafaia

Pastor Samuel Malafaia was born on May 31, 1949, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and was ordained a minister of the gospel in May 1990.

Graduated in Theology from the Pentecostal Bible Institute, he taught the subjects Eschatology, Christology, Biblical Geography, Systematic Theology, Missiology and Typology. He was a professor at the IBP, the Evangelical Faculty of Theology of São Paulo and the Monte Hermon Bible School in AD Penha.

He worked with pioneering theologians of the Assemblies of God such as missionary Lawrence Olson, reviewing messages from the radio program ‘The voice of the Assemblies of God”.; missionary Bernard Johnson, cooperating in the Berean Bible School by correspondence; Pastor Antônio Gilberto, helping in the preparation of his famous didactic handouts; in addition to having contributed with pastors Walter Brunelli, Walmir Cohen, Gilberto Malafaia, and professor Albertina Malafaia.

He is a lecturer, columnist for Revista Fiel, writes for the Ceader newspaper and is the author of several topics covered in the Sunday School lessons of the Central Gospel publishing house. He studied at the renowned Preparatory School for Air Cadets (Epcar), studied Mechanical Engineering at Uerj, and worked in multinational companies. He has a postgraduate degree in Public Policy from the University Research Institute of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Iuperj).

Pastor Samuel was elected state deputy in 2003, created the Christian Parliamentary Front, and in Alerj he is recognized for his integrity and for defending the rights of the population.

PRESENTATION

Dear teacher,

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Our feeling is one of joy and exultation in the Lord for offering you the Biblical Study magazine, whose theme is: Biblical Typology – The work of Christ prefigured in the Old Testament.

Biblical Typology is an essential tool for those who wish to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. It reveals to us how characters, events and rituals of the old covenant prefigure the fulfillment of divine promises in Christ Jesus.

Throughout this magazine, students and teachers will be guided by metaphorical themes that point to the incarnate Word.  The analysis will begin with the Tabernacle, its elements, and sacrificial system. Later, the study will move towards the occurrences confirmed in the New Testament, delve deeper into the biblical types that refer to Calvary, the resurrection, and the Holy Spirit, and culminate in a vision of the Lord’s dwelling place. This journey will provide an inspiring vision of the redemptive work, revealing the intimate connection between the old and the new covenants.

May this magazine encourage you to walk closer to the Lord, recognizing that, from the beginning, everything pointed back to Him, the author and finisher of our faith.

These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Colossians 2:17 (NIV)

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Elba Alencar

CEO Central Gospel Editora