A Better Covenant
It is my observation that many Christians today live like old covenant people rather than new-covenant people. According to Hebrews, the new covenant is far superior to the old (8:6). This is because Jesus is greater than any other priest. Thus He is called our “great high priest” (4:14).
Consider the tight relationship that Abraham, Moses, and David had with God. The author of Hebrews made a pretty remarkable statement in this regard. He said that those who are under the new covenant have a closer relationship with God than our spiritual forefathers:
And all these [people], having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. (Heb. 11:39–40)
Is your relationship with the Lord closer and more glorious than that of Abraham, Moses, and David? If not, then you—like many other believers—are living like an Old Testament Israelite when God has given you His new covenant sealed with the blood of His precious Son.
In other words, you are living far below your potential and what God desires for you.
Excerpted from Jesus Now: Unveiling the Present-Day Ministry of Christ, p. 27.
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Well, that is rather glorious.
Love that! Great post Frank, I look forward to receiving and reading my copy of the book. 🙂
Hi Frank, Parable not available outside the USA. However, I purchased a Kindle version.
Live in South africa.
Thanks for a great book.
Ps. I. LOVE your Biblical connection of the New Priesthood and The New Covenant! The same two things neglected by the children of Israel are the same two things neglected by today’s Body of Christ; The Covenant and The Priesthood..
Jesus Christ The High Priest of The New Covenant we are born again into….
Amen brother!! I have long believed the prophesied, blood bought and glorious one party New Covenant of grace in Jesus precious blood is the most important and neglected teaching in His Body.
ALL was accomplished at Calvary but cultural Christianity homogenizes the old covenant with The New Covenant with no clear distinction. Christ has replaced/ fulfilled the old covenant of 613 by the presentation of His perfect blood in the heavenly sanctuary. The Law of Christ, Who IS our New Covenant; being yoked with The Spirit of life in Him; biblical revelation of New Covenant distinctive’s in Christ blood is the transformative power of God. Only unveiled faces can participate with God producing fruit and freedom.
Going ” outside the camp” is often our only path as leadership has no idea what the NC is.
Keep up the great work Frank!!!!