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The subsequent sacrificial system given to Moses on Sinai was essentially that which was practiced for centuries prior to its institution, albeit in greater detail and with a fuller revelation of its meaning. Both that which was practiced during the antediluvian and postdiluvian periods were typical, i.e., shadows of the final sacrifice of Christ which actually accomplished what they pointed to but were incapable of doing; satisfying the demands of the law and securing eternal salvation for all who believe. (cf Heb 5:9; 8:3ff; 9:6ff; et al

Understanding that I have nothing against what you are saying here but seek further instruction to wit your comment quoted here.

So are you saying that the detailed teaching given in Leviticus and Deuteronomy regarding the sacrifices and what to bring were already known by Adam and his kin? Albeit in a simpler form. That they knew that besides bringing sin sacrifices they also must bring sacrifices for first fruits etc . . .

See this is what puzzled me regarding Sojourner's response that Cain somehow knew that he was to bring a "gratitude offering" to God. I would have thought at that time before the detailed instructions at Sinai that the regulative principle of sacrifice was for sin alone during the worship service. And that it was only at Sinai did God educate the people even more as to what complete worship was to be.

So if you could please elucidate I sit waiting to learn. grovel

Peter

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. Augustine of Hippo