Monday, July 20, 2009

The Covenants

New Covenant
God's Part:
He promised to bless His people
He would write His laws in thier minds and hearts
He would be their God
We would be His people ( Heb. 8:8-10)

Our Part:
To be obedient to all of God's requirements. This will be done through Christ and our close relationship with Him-not in our own strength, but upon our reliance on Christ and His strength (Rom. 9:31-33; Phil. 4:13; Rev. 12:14).

When was it made? When Jesus was crucified, God transferred the privileges and responsibilities of the covenant relationship to His new chosen people, the Christian church (Gal. 3:27-29).

How was it sealed? By the blood of Jesus when He died on the cross(Luke 22:20; Heb.9:14,15).

What are the differences? The chief difference is that the "Old Covenant" is made with individual believers in Christ.

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