1. Hebrews 9:12-18

2. “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.” Hebrews 9:15 Testament = will, covenant A new contract between God and the whole human race.

3. We live in the last age of religion ! Hebrews 1:1-2 1. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; Last dispensation

4. Three Dispensations / Ages Three Dispensations / Ages Patriarchal Patriarchal Mosaical Mosaical Christian Christian PatriarchalMosaical Christian OLDNEW

5. 2500 years - Adam to Law of Moses Genesis 1 - Exodus 19 Patriarch = Father Prophet - Priest - King Family religion No church or temple

6. Patriarchal The Flood EDEN Cain & Abel Gen. 12:1-3 - Abraham - Isaac - Jacob - Joseph Israel in Egypt Moses

7. Gen. 12 - Abraham - All nations blessed Israelites, Jews, Hebrews Law given at Sinai 1500 Years Exodus 20 - Matt. Mark Luke John National Religion Altar at Jerusalem Levi was priestly tribe

8. CHRISTBORNCHRISTBORN 40 years PROPHETS KINGS Divided Kingdom Christ's Personal Ministry Saul David Solomon Mt. Sinai Mosaic Dispensation

9. Jeremiah 31:31-34 “Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:” v. 31 Not like the old one Put the law in their hearts All will know me Will remember their sin no more

10. 33A.D. Till end of time Acts - Revelation Universal religion Follow Christ not Moses Law of Christ written in our hearts Temple gave way to the Church

11. Christianity International Religion CHRIST the KINGDOM Col. 1:13 or the CHURCH

12. Adam Patriarchy MosaicalChristianity International Religion National ReligionFamily Religion RedSeaRedSea Ten Commandments The Flood ADAM MOSES CHRIST the KINGDOM or the CHURCH Mt. Sinai Ex. 19

13. The End of The Law Death of Christ marks end of O.T. Law “It is finished” John 19:30 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;” Col. 2:14 Wiped Out = NKJV Canceling = ESV Law of Moses

14. Heb. 9:15-17 He is a mediator of a New Testament Death of Testator In force after His death This is the last - final revelation of God Heb. 1:1-2 “in these last days”

15. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

16. Jesus promised his Apostles… The Comforter - the Holy Spirit will teach you all things John 14:25,26 John 16:13 “He will guide you into all truth” Not promised part but all of the truth They recorded these things in the New Testament - the revelation of God’s will

17. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

18. Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints. Jude 3

19. Gal. 1:11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

20. Hebrews 9:12-18 There will not be another There is no need for another

21. THE DISPENSATIONS OF THE BIBLE Three Distinct Dispensations or Ages OLD TESTAMENTNEW TESTAMENT MosaicalPatriarchalChristian

22. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Matt.17:5

23. It will never be outdated It will never be replaced We will be judged by these words

24. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Jan. 23, 2011