Thematic Studies In Bible Basics FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE ORACLES OF GOD Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants The Bible…“God’s only Book”…has two different covenants showing how God has dealt with man through the ages Defined, “covenant” = An agreement between persons or parties They can be social, political, economic, or religious

Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants There may not be a greater contributor to religious confusion than in the failure to recognize the difference between covenants Many erroneous religious practices exist because of this failure Tithing, a priesthood, instrumental music, observing the Ten Commandments, etc.

Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants Some teach the 1st covenant never ended… the 2nd covenant is simply a “continuation” This clearly is not Biblical Heb 8:7, 13 Neither is it correct to just “dismiss” the 1st covenant because there is a 2nd one cp. Rom 7:6-13 15:4 1 Cor 10:1-11 Heb 2:1-3

Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants The 2nd covenant “makes more sure” (strengthens) the prophetic writings of the 1st covenant 2 Pet 1:16-21 Peter offers apostolic “eye witness” testimony re: Jesus vv. 16-18 He also points back to the prophets v. 19 Writings we would “do well to heed”

Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants The Old Covenant Its Origin, Confirmation, & Violation God desired a covenant with a people He considered His own Ex 3:7, 10 cp. Gen 17:2, 6-7 A covenant that had conditions Ex 19:4-6 Application for 2nd covenant people 1 Pet 2:4-10 The parties of this covenant were clearly identified Deut 5:2-4