Melchizedek, the Preincarnate Son of God

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies.  For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. The King of Righteousness There was a moment in time when the Son of God visited Abram that took place before most of the occasions covered in the previous articles in this […]

Abraham’s Lunch Guest: Jesus in Genesis 18

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies.  For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. Genesis 18 indisputably records Yahweh visiting with Abraham in person.  The account is so vivid and descriptive of a real-world event that it can leave no doubt as to what happened.  In […]

The King of Nations: Jesus in Genesis 17

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies.  For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. Thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael the Lord appeared once again to speak with Abram.  The Son, who ratified the covenant with Abram by passing through the animal pieces, returned to […]