Monday, May 26, 2014

Learn More About The Old Covenant Vs New Covenant

By Marci Glover


The Bible is considered one of the most important spiritual books in the world. This is especially so for Christians. The book is full of promises that exist from a long time ago. The book itself has been translated into numerous languages. To discover these promises left for mankind and all believers, then you have to read the bible. This is where you will be able to learn about the old covenant vs new covenant.


The simplest difference you would note is that the former promise was foe the Israelites while the current one is for all human beings. This is good to note since you are included in the current promise that operates in this generation. This is not the same as when God would just say something good to the Israelites and leave out other tribes and communities.

You would also note names of two great men featuring in both covenants. The former one coma with Moses as you would in the scriptures. However, it is amazing to learn that the current one came with Jesus Christ. This is worth noting so that you do not mix the two covenants and get confused. You would also discover that the promises that with the birth of Christ are for the good and welfare of all tribes across the world.

Most people however associate the former agreement with numerous deaths and killings. This did happen a lot especially when people messed with the laws delivered by Moses to them. People had to take care and avoid making mistakes in life that would lead up to them breaking the law. The current agreement however is full of promises of life. This can be attributed to the forgiving nature of Jesus who died for the sake of all humanity.

From some point of view, you may classify the former agreement as one that left imperfection among men. This was probably due to the wrong things that they would commit and remain unconsecrated. You do not find this in the current agreement since the blood of Christ washes all sins away and perfects the weaknesses and ways of men. Christ does not send impure people away, but sanctifies them with his precious blood.

If you are observant, you will note that in the former testament, the society had many imperfect laws that was not fair to people. People used to suffer under cruel leadership and bad governance. But in the current book we see Christ Jesus coming to turn things up. He advocated that all people are the same in the eyes of God and therefore, everyone is supports to be treated fairly. He also reminds people to love one another.

Another contrasting thing between the two agreements that should be noted is their determination of human life. Faith as can be realized is currently part of ways to access heaven. In the olden days, people lived through their acts and hence they believed that this was the only way through which they could go to heaven. Faith however is part of the current agreement and serves as a clear way through which man can access heaven.

It would not be possible to go through all the similarities and differences that exist between the two covenants. However, it would be wise to conclude by noting that there were many high priests in the former agreement. This has changed since there is only one high priest who is Jesus Christ in the current promise.




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