Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Obtained
Covenant
Bible References
Obtained
Hebrews 8:7
If there had been nothing wrong with the first covenant, there would not have been a need for a second one.
2 Corinthians 3:6
He also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant. This is a covenant not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Covenant
Hebrews 7:22
Jesus became the guarantee of a better covenant.
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant. A death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant. Those called may receive the promise of everlasting inheritance.
Upon
Hebrews 8:10
This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,' said Jehovah: 'I will put my teachings (laws) in their mind, I will write them upon their hearts (deep thought) (understanding). I will be their God, and they will be my people. (Jeremiah 31:32)
Romans 9:4
They are Israelites and the adoption belongs to them. They have the glory of the covenants. The law was given to them along with the service and promises.
Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He did not say to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to your seed, which is Christ.
Titus 1:2
It is in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal.
2 Peter 1:4
He offered us his precious and exceedingly great promises. Through these you may become partakers of the divine nature. You will escape from the corruption that is in the lust-filled world.