The New Covenant

I loved your answer. How few there are who admit that when a seeming anomaly arises that both must be true and we have not yet had light on the reconciliation of these seeming conflicting scriptures. Here, I hope, is the answer to the previous posting which raises the dilemma.

Israel had a Contract of Law. They broke it and the penalties of this Contract (Lev.26, Deut.28) came into force. You can even see them today in action. Israel is persecuted, dispersed among the nations and have foreign kings ruling over them. Jesus came and presented Himself as a Lamb to deal with the major problem of SIN and SINS. Israel's problem was not Rome. While under David and keeping the Law, Israel was invincible. Israel's problems came from their sins. This they did not want to hear, and so they rejected Jesus Messiah. They rejected Him THEN, NOW, and right up to the moment He bursts forth from the clouds and they "mourn" (Matt.24:30, Rev.1:7). Thus, Israel was never released from their COVENANT. That why we have a holocaust. That's why not all Jews have returned to their Land. They are still dispersed and persecuted.

When Christ comes the Church is complete, and so He turns to Israel (Act.15:14-16). Hebrews 11:1 defines FAITH. It says that only UNSEEN things produce faith. So when Christ is SEEN, faith is OVER. Israel can NEVER be born again, be sons of God, have eternal life and rule the earth. But they DO HAVE THE COVENANTS. The Covenant of Promise made with Abraham guarantees their Land "as an everlasting possession", and to make sure they are never again kicked out again, they have a New Covenant OF LAW (Jer.31:31-33). This Covenant is "better" (Heb.7:22) because unlike the first Covenant OF LAW at Sinai, it is written in the inward part of the Israelite. Added to this, Israelites get a new heart and a new spirit (Ezek.11:19, etc.).

The reason why this New Covenant seems to be attached to the Church is because it was RATIFIED in Christ's blood. All Covenants between God and fallen man must be ratified by blood (Heb.9:20-22). Christ's blood is NOT ONLY for the Church. True, it isfor us who believe, but the ACT of shedding this blood covers "the SIN of the WORLD" (Jn.1:29) and the "SINS of the WORLD" (1st Jn.2:2). It is the blood that ratifies the New Covenant even though the Covenant is not in effect yet, and Christ's blood is purely for the Father to allow Him to lift the curse caused by Abel's blood - a matter of the earth, not men (Heb.12:24).

Christ's blood does many things. One of them is to ratify the New Covenant of Law which will only come into effect when Israel is UNITED again. The term "God's Law", or "My (God's) Law" IN EVERY CASE in the Old Testament, means the Law of Moses. Israel ONLY get the New Covenant. That is the plain grammar of Jeremiah 31:31-33 and Hebrews 8:8. This Covenant is given "in those days" when Israel (ten northern Tribes) and Judah (two southern Tribes) are ONE again. That is why the Law never passes and must still be fulfilled. Christ has fulfilled the Law, but "IT" (the Law) is still to be fulfilled by those under CONTRACT - Israel.

The Church is not involved in the New Covenant. The Church is only bound by the Covenant made with Noah, and the Covenant of Promise made with Abraham (Gal.3:29). Any attempt by the Church to get involved in an Covenant is forbidden (Matt.5:33-37), and any attempt by the Church to get involved in the law of Moses is condemned (Gal.5:4). Israel's future is that predicted by the prophets - the last (and one of the best) was Zachariah at the end of Luke 1.

See 2 Peter 1:20 -21

a question please, there are statues and commandments that must not be broken with grace always a warning the Old Covenant tells us about the New Covenant
can you explain thank you See Deuteronomy 6:1- 3 Hebrews 10:28 Matthew 5:17

I'll admit that I didn't study (national) Israel covenant application much in that regard. I really don't see Israel any different from us, even though I'm sure you're right in that there are certain consequences for their actions because of their relationship history with God, that might not hit some other nations that hard, which have never known God. As it goes with the servant that knew better, he gets beaten more because he ought to have done better. They surely need to hear the Gospel to heal and recover. God bless

Israel remains a challenge for the student of scripture. On the one hand they are God's chosen Nation, they have the Covenants and the Law, and the prophets predict a glorious ending (if they are taken literally). On the other hand, no Nation has misbehaved as much as Israel, and Bible students who appreciate God's holiness and righteousness have a hard time understand why a people who did what they did, have any chance with God.

The answer of course is, like in our case too, it is not about us or Israel. It is about God's choice, calling and promises. Our name is already trash. 1st Corinthians 1:26-29 settles who we are. And Israel's history is a gruesome one. But the matter of Israel is about God's reputation. God made a PROMISE to Abraham and his seed. Abraham's seed, Israel, have acted abominably and for our intents and purposes, Israel should be written off. Maybe even God thinks so. He has called the "Lo-ammi" - "you are not my people" (Hos.1:9), and He has divorced them (Jer.3:8). They have broken His Law, killed His prophets, killed the Darling of Heaven - Jesus, and are predited to embrace a Gentile king in the future. They are a stiff-necked people who go to any lengths to thwart God. So, the student of scripture is hard-pressed to find a cause for Israel. And they are right. But the do not count one thing - God's reputation.

When Israel left Egypt and built the Golden Calf, God wanted to annihilate them and give Moses more offspring to start over. Moses showed that He knew God and His character. He appealed to God's reputation - for His Name's Sake (Ex.32:7-14). God made a Promise to Abraham, and the only condition that Israel had to fulfill was circumcision. So God, for His Name's Sake, will fulfill that promise. This si the setting for Romans Chapters 9 to 11. After concluding all men as sinners (Chaopters 1 to 6), with the Law incapable of giving Life (Chapter 7), and only those who turn to the Spirit of God are to be saved (Chapter 8), the reader of Romans must say; "What hope is there for such a wicked People as Israel?"

The answer is in Chapters 9 to 11. Israel, blind in part, deaf, cut out of the kingdom and "ALL concluded in UNBELIEF", will be restored PURELY by mercy. And once again, the Center of this mercy is Christ. The sacrifice of God's Lamb is for the SIN (singular) of the WORLD (Jn.1:29), and for the SINS (plural) of the WORLD (1st Jn.2:2) - WHICH INCLUDES ISRAEL! Israel receive mercy NOT because they turn to Jesus, but because God had a COVENANT with Abraham and his SEED and God never RENEGES. But it must also be said in the same breath, that Israel's SALVATION is not the same as that of the Church. The prophets of Israel NEVER intimate the following

• Israel cannot be born again for this is by FAITH
• Israel cannot have eternal life for this is had by FAITH (Jn.3:15-16)
• Israel cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven for this is only be rebirth (Jn.3:3-5)
• Israel will be leading NATION on earth but be ruled by the 12 Apostles - Christians
• Israel will display "terrestrial glory" in resurrection
• Israel will be resurrected and restored to their Land as ONE NATION under their King - Jesus
• Israel will be HOST NATION for Emmanuel - Jesus will live in Jerusalem (Zech.14:16)
• Israel will live in peace and prosperity and serve God without fear

As a comparison, let us see the advantages of FAITH in the Church

• The Believers are born again
• The Believers are sons of God
• The believers partake of the "divine life"
• The believers will display Christ
• The believers are heavenly in nature
• The Believers will display "celestial glory" in resurrection
• The Believers will rule the earth, sea and sky
• The Believers are the House of God on earth
• The Believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling IN them
• The Believers have fulfilled God's original plan with men
• The Believers will be famous

I believe that this is enough for now. God bless.

I think I know what you mean. If I am not mistaken you would have worded this;


The Bible does not mention a "Covenant of Christ". The Christian is told not to make promises (Matt.5:33-37).

Ah.......now I see...........you are promoting the Law, and the living thereunder, rather than Grace..........which surpassed Law, and is the foundation of the New Covenant........

Ok..........so, you are a Lawkeeper? Well, good luck with that come the day of Judgement

...what happens when a Christian breaks the blood Covenant of Christ?

How does a human break a covenant that he or she did not make?

The question is whether Jer. 32:40 is telling us that when the fear if the Lord is put in our hearts under the new covenant that we then can never turn away from the Lord or if we still have the choice of accepting Christ or not accepting Him. It seems to me finding the correct answer is very important and I don't understand how your response answers that.

the one that made a covenant was holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Spirit the only covenant that is may to men are those who are made by men this is a doctrine of damnation or a work grace gospel

there are statues and commandments that must not be broken with grace

There is no such thing. Perhaps you mean something else.

So often I hear that the new covenant somehow meant we can ignore the law, it is cancelled.

yes the only blood covenant that made was with a fault Christs. See 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 Ezek 23:36-44

You too seem to be totally confused about this subject. So you have two choices: (1) approach this matter as a learner and ask appropriate questions or (2) imagine that you are teaching something, when in fact you do not know what you are talking about.

You continue to insist that the Law of Moses remains in full force EVEN AFTER God has told you in His Word that that is not the case. Which means that you do not believe the Gospel.

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Have you even been weaned from milk? Or have you even experienced the New Birth? Again you have strung together random passages from the Bible which have no direct bearing on the New Covenant. Therefore I will not even bother to respond again. Seem like you are simply trolling.

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