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What are the terms of the New Covenant? Where are they found?

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  • 8 years ago
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    The New Covenant is a biblical interpretation originally derived from a phrase in the Book of Jeremiah, in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is often thought of as an eschatological Messianic Age or world to come and is related to the biblical concept of the Kingdom of God.

    Generally, Christians believe that the New Covenant was instituted at the Last Supper as part of the Eucharist, which in the Gospel of John includes the New Commandment. There are several Christian eschatologies that further define the New Covenant, as an example an inaugurated eschatology defines and describes the New Covenant as an ongoing relationship between Christian believers and God that will be in full fruition after the Second Coming of Christ; that is, it will not only be in full fruition in believing hearts, but in the future external world as well. The connection between the Blood of Christ and the New Covenant is seen in most modern English translations of the New Testament with the saying: "this cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood". Christians believe that Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant, and that the Blood of Christ shed at his crucifixion is the required blood of the covenant. As with all covenants between God and man described in the Bible, the New Covenant is considered "a bond in blood sovereignly administered by God." It has been theorized that the New Covenant is the Law of Christ as spoken during his Sermon on the Mount.

    The above is from the wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Covenant

    In other words, the term "New Covenant" is more theological blather than anything with substance.

    Technically, a covenant is an agreement between two people and cannot be applied without both parties agreeing to the terms.

    In religion, a covenant is an agreement between God and man, but they do not act as equals in the agreement. God gives the conditions for the covenant, and men agree to do what he asks them to do. God then promises men certain blessings for their obedience.

    However, man has a horrid track record when it comes to keeping agreements of any kind, particularly those involving religion, both collectively and individually. And when it comes to the churches, most do not understand the use of the word covenant and how it applies.

  • The New Covenant Is Ratified By The Blood Of MESSIAH YAHUSHA Of Natsaret...

    Hebrews 8/10...Infinite LOVE (YAHUEH'S Law) Is Found Written Upon The Tablets Of One's Mind And Heart (1 Cor 13/1)...

  • 8 years ago

    Jer 31:31-34 is where they are found.

    They are to the House of Judah and the House of Israel.

    The Law is written on their minds and heart.

    YHWH is their God and they are His people.

    No one will teach his neighbour because everyone will know Him.

    Their sins will be forgiven and their sins He will remember no more.

    Heb 8:8-12 A better covenant with a better priesthood in Y'shua. Heb 4:14-16

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    You can find them in the New Testament. It boils down to this. Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and soul, love you neighbor as yourself and Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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  • 8 years ago

    John 3:18.

    believe (trust); pisteuo- to trust in; to have confidence in.

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