As Moses was the mediator of the old covenant to ancient Israel, so Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant to the church. Christ-followers are not obligated to live by the law of Moses but are beholden to the mandates of Christ and his apostles.
Matthew 26:26-29 Every time we eat, we should acknowledge the new covenant established with the death of Jesus on the cross. His blood ratified this blood covenant.
Jeremiah 31:31-35; Hebrews 8:8; and 10:16
Hebrews 7:22- 28
Hebrews 8:1-13 A more excellent ministry, better covenant, better promises
Hebrews 9:11-15
Colossians 2:16-17; Romans 14:1-10
Galatians 5:1-3; James 2:10-11 Keeping the whole law is literally impossible today since Christ has come.
Galatians 3:24-25; 5:18
2 Corinthians 3:6-18
Romans 7:4-10
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OLD COVENANT |
NEW COVENANT |
| Letter of the law | Spirit |
| Death | Life |
| Written of stone | Written on the heart |
| Glory | Far greater glory |
| Condemnation | Righteousness |
| Ended | Permanent |
| Veiled | Unveiled |
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