in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him” (Col. 1:15–16). All human history—and thus every type in Scripture—serves the grand purpose of the glory of Christ in the world. Biblical types are like John the Baptist—they prepare the way of the Lord! Fifth, biblical typology rests upon the authoritative claims of Jesus about how the Old Testament relates to him.