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02-20-2017, 05:35 PM | #1 | |
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02-20-2017, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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Thanks.
I'll like to know more about the better covenant. Hebrew 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. If possible, looking at covenants God made with man since Genesis. ---- I also have questions about the 'eternal gospel'. And what apostle Paul meant by 'another gospel'. ---- Starting with whichever one of the above is fine. And I am slow in the 'renewing of the mind', so I don't mind slow responses and discussions. I get lost in fast and heated debates. - |
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This was a very serious problem which demanded all the Apostles gather together in Jerusalem. Read about this in Acts chapter 15.
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02-22-2017, 11:21 PM | #4 |
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Great idea for this thread.
The New Covenant in Christ was foretold by Jeremiah https://www.biblegateway.com/passage...4&version=NASB note the contrast to the Old Covenant God gave the children of Israel through Moses in Exodus 20-24 when God revealed his law, blessings were conditioned upon men keeping it, and punishment on men not keeping it. Later in Exodus and Leviticus details are given on how slain animals raised and offered by God's people on the altar of the Outer Court could cover sins of those violating the law, and satisfy God, when offered in "the tabernacle of God" (and in later books the Temple in Jerusalem) during special feasts. Once a year the High Priest from the tribe of Levi could enter the Holy of Holies through the sprinkling of the blood of those animals, after washing in a laver of water, passing by the lighted lamp stand and bread of the presence on a table, offer burning insense, pass through the viel, and spend time on the propitiation cover on the ark. There under the covering wings of cherubim, in God's glory, representing God's people, the high priest brought stones representing the children of Israel on his breastplate and shoulders, and receive words to share with them. The New Covenant is fulfilled in Christ offering himself for the sins of many, for forgiveness: http://biblehub.com/matthew/26-28.htm See also Luke 22:20 The New Covenant is partaken of when we eat the bread and drink the wine at the Lord's Table/Supper (aka Communion) in remembrance of Jesus http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/11-25.htm, and will be fully realized in the Kingdom of Christ at His return and when He gives the Kingdom to His Father in the new heaven and earth. Jesus is the High Priest according to the order of Melchisidek (my King of righteousness and peace https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melchizedek, one without beginning or end), not Levi. He entered the true tabernacle not made with hands in the heavens once and for all through his own blood in resurrection and ascension, and now stands at God's right hand pleading for his believers before the Father's throne, which is a throne of grace not punishment. We are exhorted not to shrink back, but come forward to this throne of grace to meet our timely need in the book of Hebrews. This is woefully inadequate! Lord help us give utterance to, and enjoy this wonderful reality with our fellow believers through your Holy Spirit, and worship you in Spirit and truth as the Father seeks until your kingdom comes!
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02-23-2017, 12:50 AM | #5 |
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Thank you for the responses, and hope for more.
I know what I asked are big topics, and require lots of writing. I am reading the bible and the posts. |
02-23-2017, 07:34 AM | #6 |
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Paul and his fellow apostles were ministers of the New Covenant. The whole book of 2 Corinthians details this. The third chapter tells of their ministry of the Spirit, in contrast to letter of law of the old covenant:
http://biblehub.com/2_corinthians/3-6.htm Is Paul roping us in with him by saying "we all with unveiled face" who turn our hearts to the Lord?
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