Covenant Contrasts

[mellontes]

Can't remember where I got this article from but thought I'd post it anyways:

Old & New Covenant Contrasts

In the following list, the notation O.C. refers to Old Covenant and N.C. refers to New Covenant. Only a few scripture references have been noted for brevity sake.

A. “This age” (Ephesians 1: 21) of the O.C. is contrasted with “the age to come” (Hebrews 2:5) of the N.C.
B. Law in the O.C. (Exodus 24: 12) is contrasted with grace (Ephesians 2:8) in the N.C.
C. Moses in the O.C. is contrasted with Christ (John 1: 17) in the N.C.
D. The O.C. is a narrow and exclusive system (1 Kings 8: 66) embracing a single people, Israel (Gentiles could only partake by proselytism) while the N.C. embraces the entire family of mankind with no distinguishment as to Jew nor Gentile, male nor female (Galatians 3:28).
E. God dwelled in physical temples made with hands in the O.C. (Exodus 40:34) while in the N.C. He dwells in temples of flesh, the body of Christ, His church (1 Corinthians 3:16).
F. The old heaven and earth of the O.C. is contrasted with the new heaven and earth (2 Peter 3:10, 13) of the N.C.
G. The O.C. was temporary while the N.C. is permanent (2 Corinthians 4:18).
H. The O.C. emphasizes the outward, physical, visible through symbols and ceremonies while the N.C. focuses upon the inner, spiritual, invisible substance of what the O.C. had foreshadowed.
I. In the O.C. God’s people were historical and seen with the natural eye while in the N.C. God’s people are in the mystical, unseen to the natural eye, body of Christ.
J. The people of the O.C. died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off (Hebrews 11:13), while in the N.C. God had prepared for them of faith in the O.C. the better country they had desired, that is, a heavenly city (Hebrews 11:16).
K. The O.C. consisted of fleshly Israel (Exodus 24:10) while the N.C. consists of spiritual Israel consisting of all who have died in faith (Romans 9:6).
L. The O.C. consisted of earthly types and shadows of the promise while the N.C. consists of the fulfillment of those promises. For additional information on types and shadows see Learning Activity # 66: www.christeternalchristianchurch.com/learningactivity66.htm
M. The O.C. is characterized by the world below while the N.C. is characterized by the world above (Colossians 3:1, 2; John 8:23).
N. Under the O.C. Satan ruled the world (John 12:31) while under the N.C. the world is under the reign of Christ (Ephesians 2:2).
O. The O.C. reflects Sinai and bondage (Galatians 4:24) while the N.C. reflects Zion and freedom (Galatians 4:26).
P. The O.C. is a pattern of things in the heavens (Hebrews 9:23) while the N.C.
is the real substance of things.
Q. The O.C. consists of things that can be shaken while the N.C. consists of things that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:27).
R. The O.C. was death written on stones while the N.C. is life and righteousness written on man’s heart (2 Corinthians 3:3, 7).

[didymus]

Very Good

[mellontes]

Feb 26, 2010 21:08:56 GMT -5 @didymus said:

Very Good

It's nice to have SOMEONE comment even though I wasn't the original author...

To my way of thinking, it is ALL about the two covenants!

[didymus]

Feb 26, 2010 21:17:38 GMT -5 @mellontes said:

Feb 26, 2010 21:08:56 GMT -5 @didymus said:

Very Good

It's nice to have SOMEONE comment even though I wasn't the original author...

To my way of thinking, it is ALL about the two covenants!

Absolutely it's the tale of two covenants. One temporal, the other eternal. One dead, the other eternally alive. But, here is a question. Can you understand the new covenant without understanding the old? If the answer is no, I am in big trouble. I haven't spent near the time studying the OT as I have the NT. I think the NT is self explanatory. But, I find people that have an affinity for Israel try to always insert the Old Testament into the conversation. It appears, and correct me if I'm wrong, you and I are on the same page here.

God bless.

[mellontes]

I think we are in the same sentence let alone the same page. It is essential that we understand the OT because the NT is the fulfillment of the old! If we don't know what is getting fulfilled, we will make up our own terms (planetary destruction, for instance).

This is one reason I am kind of hung up on what the "last days," "latter days," and "time of the end" referred to in the OT. If we don't know what was meant by them how can we possibly understand what the NT says in fulfillment of them. And of course, there is no possible way to understand all the associated events like the Parousia, resurrection of the dead, and judgment!

This is why I asked Theophilus the question regarding the last days...

[didymus]

Actually Mel, we aren't on the same page then. I believe you can understand the New Testament without ever looking at the Old Testament. Certainly, an understanding of the Old would enhance our understanding of the New, of this I have no doubt. But, at the same time I do not believe it is impossible to understand the New without the Old. For example, "For God so loved the world...." John 3:16. Is a knowledge of the Old Testament required to understand What Jesus is saying there?

Certainly, an understanding of the Old Covenant would really help someone understand the Book of Hebrews. But, again not impossible.

As you get to know me, Mell, say in a week or two. At that time I want you to tell me if ignorant in my uinderstanding of the New Testament, 'cause I sure am of the Old.

The best way to do this is go to: www.sonofdavid.myfreeforum.org

And read the articles written by Samson, or the administrator. They are both me. If you think me ignorant, I will agree that I need to study the Old Testament.