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Understanding the New Covenant

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The Cutting Edge
Written by Larry Ollison, Ph.D.   
There are some practical aspects we need to be aware of if we want to access the covenant of God. There are things in the Word of God that show us how the new covenant differs from the old covenant.

In the Old Testament the Israelites understood that killing an animal and applying the blood was the way God ratified covenants.

But in the New Testament, we are under a different set of rules. Hebrews 8:6 says it is a better covenant. That doesn't mean the Old Testament is gone - Jesus didn't come to destroy the Old Testament law. He came to fulfill it (Matt. 5:17). Through fulfilling it, He redeemed us from the curse of it.

A Covenant Is a Legal Document
Any time you enter into a contract, for example the selling of a house, both the buyer and the seller sign the contract. The contract is not binding and valid until both parties involved have signed and completed the transaction.

It's the same way concerning the promises of the new covenant. God has already ratified the contract with the blood of Jesus. The only ones left to sign the contract are those who choose to believe and accept the offer of salvation.

The Word of God doesn't say we must use the blood of bulls or goats under the new covenant. The way we ratify our part of the covenant is with the words of our mouth. Romans 10:9 says, "...If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

Jesus has already signed His portion of your contract with His blood, but you have to sign your portion with your words for it to be valid.

Source: Life is in The Blood by Larry Ollison
Excerpt permission granted by Larry Ollison Ministries

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