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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Bible References
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Hebrews 8:6
Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry. The covenant that he arranged between God and his people is a better one, because it is based on promises of better things.
Hebrews 7:11
If perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood, for under it the people received the Law, what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, instead of one named after the order of Aaron?
Galatians 3:21
Is the Law then against the promises of God? God forbid! If a law had been given which could impart life, righteousness would have been from the Law.
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Deuteronomy 29:14
You are not the only people to receive this promise and its conditions.