7 Covenants - #7 NEW
This is the seventh of seven very important covenants in the Bible. Most Christians can only name a couple (I have to admit, before doing my research I could only think of 4), and many other people only focus on one covenant from the Old Testament as being the "ultimate" covenant.
We have studied each covenant in detail, ending with this one:
The seventh covenant is the New.
Just to be very clear, we will again begin by defining the word:
Covenant - a solemn, binding agreement established by God with individuals or groups. It involves promises, blessings and stipulations that underscore the relationship between God and His people.
And then let's define two words from the definition of covenant above: solemn & binding.
Solemn- very serious; done with the utmost sincerity
Binding- imposing an obligation
This covenant is the final one fulfilled by Jesus Christ.
We begin by studying Hebrews chapter 8 (the entire chapter is wonderful but we will start at verse 6):
"But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises."
Hebrews 8:6
That is so clear - this new covenant is built on better promises than the old covenant. And in verse 7 below (in white lettering) - it asks a simple but clarifying question:
If the first covenant worked then why would God have made this new covenant?
The answer to that question is found in verse 12 (see below) - the reason for the new covenant is so that everyone could be forgiven through Jesus Christ! And don't forget about the Holy Spirit - we are now all filled with the Holy Spirit (see where it says "I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts" - that can only happen through the Holy Spirit which was NOT part of the old covenant).
(REMINDER - God's word is written in our hearts because of the Holy Spirit - see Scripture below)
(Click HERE to read "God's Word Is In Our Heart")
There is a theory called "Replacement Theology" which most Christians do not agree with. It basically states that this New Covenant replaced the old covenant. It also states that the Israelites do not remain the "chosen people" forever. After reading Hebrews 8:13 I have to agree - this verse plainly states that the first covenant is OBSOLETE and will DISAPPEAR. (see Scripture below).
This previous post (link below) proves that the Israelites do NOT remain in the old covenant as the "chosen people" - the ONLY way to heaven is through Jesus Christ. When the Israelites reject Jesus, they lose their blessing (click HERE to read "The Truth About Christian Zionism").
Jesus' sacrifice was/is for MANY people and for the forgiveness of sins (plural - not just one sin but sins)(see Bible verse below):
I believe that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the old covenant. Also, the blessing from this New Covenant is for EVERYONE! Forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ is the only way.
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