Episode 108: New Covenant Distinctives

In this message, I look at 9 distinctive elements of the New
Covenant as I compare it with the Old Covenant.

1. Better promises – Hebrews 8:6 – “But as it
is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent
than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is
enacted on better promises.


 


2. Old is OLD…New is NEW…Hebrews 8:13 – “In
speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And
what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish
away.”


 


3. Healing – OT provided vs. NT - provided AND
authority to heal


 


4. Priesthood of ALL believers – Hebrews 4:16 –
“Let us then with confidence draw near to (boldly approach) the
throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help
in time of need.”


 


5. Prophethood of ALL believers – Cessationism?
– Everyone CAN hear from God! Blessing and ABUSED. Risky
relationships.


 


6. Everyone gets access – Joel 2/Acts 2 –
young/old, rich/poor, male/female, Jews/Gentiles


 


7. Holy Spirit permanently resides INSIDE / New
Creation & Nature / Law on hearts


 


1 John 2:27 - And as for you, the anointing which you received
from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach
you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is
true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you remain
in Him.


 


8. Became Sons/Daughters – God became man so
that mankind could become sons of God. Inheritance. New type of
relationship. Father/Son! OT – Sons of God were ONLY
angels. 


 


9. Leadership’s Purpose (5-fold Ministry)
is different (upside-down pyramid) – Ephesian 4:11-12 -11 And he
gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds
(pastors) and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of
ministry, for building up the body of Christ


 


Jesus vs. Moses – “greater works YOU SHALL DO…”