Benjamin Gladd and Nancy Guthrie outline principles for making sound biblical connections, tracing themes in the text, and avoiding common pitfalls of biblical interpretation. The New Testament includes 350 direct quotations from the Old, along with 6,000–8,000 Old Testament allusions. Deep Bible study and the proper use of cross-references will help us rightly interpret both Testaments in light of each other and better understand how all the Scriptures together point to Christ. In This Episode 00:00 – Understanding biblical theology and its importance 02:52 – Defining quotations and allusions 09:15 – Examples of allusions in the New Testament 14:06 – Tracing biblical themes 30:50 – Connecting the Old Testament to Christ 42:54 – Strategies for making organic connections 43:11 – The role of biblical theology in teaching and preaching Related Resource: CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament edited by G. K. Beale and Benjamin Gladd SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube