Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
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Hebrews 8:6
But now he has attained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also mediator of a better covenant which has been enacted upon better promises.
Hebrews 7:11
Thus if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for on the basis of it the people received the law, what further need [is there] for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek and not said to be according to the order of Aaron?
Galatians 3:21
Therefore [is] the law opposed to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, certainly righteousness would have been from the law.
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Deuteronomy 29:14
"Now I am not {making this covenant} and this oath {with you alone}.