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NASB | Hebrews 9:1 Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 9:1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for divine worship and for the earthly sanctuary. [Ex 25:10-40] |
Bible Question:
The discussion on our "obligations" to God under the New Testament got me to start thinking legally because obligations is a legal term and a covenant is a legal contract. So, in precise terms: Exactly what is God's New Contract (covenant) with us? What are our obligations? What are God's. In legal terms, is God's offer a free gift? |
Bible Answer: 'The New covenant rests upon the sacrifice of Christ, and secures the eternal blessedness, under the Abrahamic Covenant (Galatians 3:13-29), of all who believe. It is absolutely unconditional and...it is final and irreversible. ------------- 'Hebrews 8:8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: 'The New Covenant, Summary: '(1) "Better" than the Mosaic covenant not morally, but efficaciously (Hebrews 7:19; Romans 8:3,4). '(2) Established on "better" (i.e. unconditional) promises. In the Mosaic Covenant God said, "If ye will" (Exodus 19:5), in the New Covenant He says, "I will" (Hebrews 8:10,12). '(3) Under the Mosaic Covenant obedience sprang from fear (Hebrews 2:2; 12:25-27) under the New from a willing heart and mind (Hebrews 8:10). '(4) The New Covenant secures the personal revelation of the Lord to every believer (Hebrews 8:11). '(5) the complete oblivion of sins (Hebrews 8:12; 10:17; 10:3). '(6) rests upon an accomplished redemption (Matthew 26:27,28; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 9:11,12,18-23). '(7) and secures the perpetuity, future conversion, and blessing of Israel. (Jeremiah 31:31-40. See also "Kingdom (O.T.)," and 2 Samuel 7:8-17.) 'The New Covenant is the eighth, thus speaking of resurrection and of eternal completeness.' ------------- Scofield, C.I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Hebrews 8". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes). |