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

3. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Origin
It did not come into force when the Seed came
The Seed lived under the 1st Covenant Mt 5:17-18
The 1st Covenant would not be “destroyed” or set aside by the Seed…rather, He came to “fulfill”

4. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Origin
The 1st Covenant was ultimately fulfilled when it was “nailed to the cross” Col 2:14
This death also ratified (sealed) the 2nd Covenant Heb 9:11-18
Sins committed under the 1st Covenant were taken care of “retroactively” [“Anticipatory” Forgiveness]

5. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Origin
The 2nd Covenant came into force on the first Day of Pentecost following the crucifixion of Christ… 50 days after Passover [Feast of Weeks] Acts cp. Lev 23:15
NOTE: The “church” of Acts 2:47 is the “house” in 2 Sam 7:12-13, cp. 1 Tim 3: Pet 2:4-6

6. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Relation To The Old Covenant
9 of the 10 Commandments from the 1st Covenant are repeated in the 2nd Covenant, either verbatim or in principle
Examples:
Adultery Ex 20: Cor 6:9 Gal 5:19
Honor parents Ex 20:12 Eph 6:2-3

7. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Relation To The Old Covenant
9 of the 10 Commandments from the 1st Covenant are repeated in the 2nd Covenant, either verbatim or in principle
This teaches us God has not changed how He feels about moral issues cp. Heb 13:8 Jas 1:17

8. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Relation To The Old Covenant
The only 1 of the 10 Commandments from the st Covenant not repeated in the 2nd Covenant pertains to acceptable worship Ex 20:8-11
God has ordained a different day of worship under the gospel of Christ cp. Acts 2:1 20: Cor 16:1-2

9. Lesson 5 Ù The Old & New Covenants
The New Covenant
Its Superior Features
A greater emphasis Heb 8:10 cp. 2 Cor 3:2-3
A more “internalized” covenant
Written on human hearts, not tablets of stone
When we live out the 2nd Covenant, we become “living epistles” read by all