The New Covenant (Part 2)

The New Covenant was originally given to Israel and includes a promise of fruitfulness, blessing, and a peaceful existence in the Promised Land.

Ezekiel 36:28–30 “Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God. . . . I will call for the grain and make it plentiful and will not bring famine upon you. I will increase the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field, so that you will no longer suffer disgrace among the nations because of famine.”

Deuteronomy 30:1–5 contains similar promises related to Israel under the New Covenant. After the resurrection of Christ, Gentiles were brought into the blessing of the New Covenant, too. The fulfillment of the New Covenant will be seen in two places: on earth, during the Millennial Kingdom; and in heaven, for all eternity.

1. We are no longer under the Law but under grace-Romans 6:14, 5.

2. The Old Covenant has served its purpose and it has been replaced by “a better covenant” according to Hebrews 7:22.

Hebrew 8:6 “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.”

Remember:

a. Under the New Covenant, we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a free gift-Ephesians 2:8–9.

b. Our responsibility is to exercise faith in Christ, the One who fulfilled the Law on our behalf and brought an end to the Law’s sacrifices through His own sacrificial death.

c. Through the life-giving Holy Spirit who lives in all believers, we share in the inheritance of Christ and enjoy a permanent, unbroken relationship with God.

Do you know Jesus? If not, accept Him today and begin to live under the New Covenant.