What the Old and New Covenants Reveal About the Gospel, the Law and the Sabbath Skip MacCarty, D. Min “The LORD Confides in those who fear him’ he makes his covenant known to them.” Ps 25:14

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants

1.Perfect, holy, just, righteous, spiritual 2.Written in the heart 3.Ordained to life 4.Established by faith 5.Truth 6.Converts the soul 7.Liberty/freedom 8.Fulfilled in the life of Spirit-filled believers, kept by God’s saints 1.The power of sin, condemnation 2.Written on stone 3.A letter that kills 4.Not based on faith 5.Veils the truth 6.A curse 7.Slavery/bondage 8.Must die to in order to have a relationship with Jesus

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. 4.

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4.

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation Revelation

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation Revelation/Mission

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation Revelation/Mission Justification

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation Revelation/Mission Justification

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification Reconciliation Revelation/Mission Justification Grace-basedGospel-bearingMission-intendedFaith-inducing

1. I will write my laws in their minds/hearts 2. I will be their God; they will be my people 3. Everyone will know me; no one need teach people to know me 4. I will forgive their sins Sanctification – Dt 30:6, 11-14/Rom 10:6-8; Ps 37:30-31; 40:8; Isa 51:7 Reconciliation – Lev 26:12 Revelation/Mission – Ex 19:5-6/Gen 28:14; Ps 67:1-2 Justification – Ex 34:4-7 Grace-based Ex 34:7 Gospel-bearing Heb 4:2 Mission-intended Ex 19:5-6; Ps 67:1-2 Faith-inducing Mt 23:23

If new covenant DNA was embedded in all God’s covenants, including and especially at Sinai, then why did God say the new covenant “will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them of Egypt” (Jer 31:32; Heb 8:9)?

1. God anticipated a different response – Heb 8:7-9; Mt 21: Like the “new” commandment which wasn’t new – 1 Jn 2:7-8; 2 Jn Ceremonies changed Circumcision Baptism Animal sacrifices Lord’s Supper 3. A greater revelation of the same thing– Ex 6:2-3; Gen 15: Jesus came in the middle

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants

Evangelical Model of the Covenants misrepresents the unity and coherence of the New Covenant throughout Scripture. A replacement model is needed

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Evangelical Model of the Covenants of the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the “two covenants” of Galatians 4

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants of the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the “two covenants” of Galatians 4

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An adequate model for the of the old and new covenants of 2 Corinthians 3?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the of the old and new covenants of 2 Corinthians 3

Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An adequate model for died-to-the-law / married-to-Christ motif in Romans 7:1-6?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An Inadequate model for died-to-the-law / married-to-Christ motif in Romans 7:1-6

Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An adequate model for the “under the law… under grace” concepts of Rom 6:14?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the “under the law… under grace” concepts of Rom 6:14

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An adequate model for the “under the law” vs. “led by the Spirit” in Gal 5:18?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the “under the law” vs. “led by the Spirit” in Gal 5:18

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An adequate model for the Law’s relationship to faith in Gal 2:12?

Evangelical Model of the Covenants Especially the Old and New Covenants An inadequate model for the Law’s relationship to faith in Gal 2:12

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation?

A major NT passage on the old and new covenants which it calls the “first” and “new” covenants. A major NT passage on the old and new covenants which it calls the “first” and “new” covenants.

The discussion focuses on the contrasts between the earthly (historical old covenant) and heavenly (historical new covenant) institutions of priesthood, sanctuary and sacrifices—an above-the-line orientation to the covenants. (In Granite or Ingrained?, ) The discussion focuses on the contrasts between the earthly (historical old covenant) and heavenly (historical new covenant) institutions of priesthood, sanctuary and sacrifices—an above-the-line orientation to the covenants. (In Granite or Ingrained?, )

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life Below the line Experiential Orientation

A major NT passage on the old and new covenants which it calls the “first” and “new” covenants. A major NT passage on the old and new covenants which it calls the “first” and “new” covenants. The discussion focuses on the contrasts between the earthly (historical old covenant) and heavenly (historical new covenant) institutions of priesthood, sanctuary and sacrifices—an above-the-line orientation to the covenants. (In Granite or Ingrained?, ) The discussion focuses on the contrasts between the earthly (historical old covenant) and heavenly (historical new covenant) institutions of priesthood, sanctuary and sacrifices—an above-the-line orientation to the covenants. (In Granite or Ingrained?, ) But it also quotes (Heb 8:7-12) the definition God gave to Jeremiah of the new covenant, and then makes a statement in vs. 13 that evangelicals believe proves that the new covenant was not instituted until the NT historical period. But it also quotes (Heb 8:7-12) the definition God gave to Jeremiah of the new covenant, and then makes a statement in vs. 13 that evangelicals believe proves that the new covenant was not instituted until the NT historical period.

That this statement does not refer to God’s OT promises and moral law is evident in that the discussion in Heb focuses primarily on the obsoleteness of the ceremonial elements of the historical old covenant (OT sanctuary, priesthood and animal sacrifices) now that Jesus has fulfilled their symbolism and ministers in the heavenly sanctuary for us. Also, God’s new covenant definition—the four gospel promises—are embedded in all His covenants, including and especially His covenant at Sinai. What are “obsolete and outdated” are the ceremonial elements, not God’s OT promises or moral law.

It is likely that God included His trans-generational and experiential definition of the new covenant where He did (Heb 8:7-12) in this dominantly historical discussion of the covenants (Heb 7-10), as a parenthetical statement, reiterating that people in both historical dispensations of His Covenant of Grace were saved through faith in the same gospel promises.

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life (Hebrews 8:7-12) obsolete Permanent

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life (Hebrews 8:7-12) obsolete Permanent

God’s Historical Old Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - OT Era) God’s Historical New Covenant (Everlasting Gospel - NT Era) Gospel In Symbols Eternity Past Eternal Life