Thematic Bible: Covenants
Thematic Bible
Covenants » Man's with God
Covenants » The divine, general references to
Covenants » Between men
Covenants » The new
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Agreement [between God and mankind], and to the sprinkled blood [of Jesus], which says better things [to us] than [the blood of] Abel did. [Note: The contrast seems to be that "Abel's blood called for vengeance and death (See Gen. 4:10) whereas the blood of Christ provides mercy and life"].
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for this is [i.e., represents] my blood of the Agreement [i.e., between God and mankind], which is [to be] poured out for many people in order for [their] sins to be forgiven.
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[A summary of Jer. 31:31-34 says], "And I [i.e., God] will make this Agreement with them [i.e., Jewish and Gentile believers] when I take away their sins."
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For God found fault with the Israelites [or, possibly with the first Agreement], saying [Jer. 31:31ff], "Look, the Lord says, the time will come when I will make a New Agreement with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.
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For this is the Agreement that I will make with the people of Israel in the coming days, says the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and I will also write them on their hearts. And I will be their God and they will be my people.
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Covenants » Illustrative » Of the united determination of a people to serve God
Covenants » Made by passing between the pieces of the divided sacrifices
Covenants » Presents given as tokens of
Covenants » Salt a sign of perpetuity in
Covenants » Designed for » Mutual protection
Covenants » Names given to places where made
Covenants » Illustrative » Of God's promises to man
[Remember] that you were at that time without Christ; [you were] excluded from citizenship in the nation of Israel; [you were] foreigners regarding the Agreements of [God's] promises. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
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Covenants » The jews » Forbidden to make, with the nations of canaan
Covenants » Ratified by joining hands
Covenants » Conditions of » Conformed by oath
Covenants » God often called to witness
Covenants » Followed by a feast
Covenants » Illustrative » (with death and hell,) of carnal security
Covenants » The jews » Frequently made with other nations
Covenants » The jews » Regarded, as sacred
Covenants » Agreements between two parties
Covenants » Violated by the wicked
they do not have any sense; they do not keep their promises; they fail to show natural affection; and they are merciless.
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lacking in natural affection, unwilling to be reconciled [to their enemies], slanderers, lacking self-control, brutal, haters of what is good,
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Covenants » The jews » Condemned for making, with idolatrous nations
Covenants » Illustrative » (with stones and beasts of the earth,) of peace and prosperity
Covenants » Conditions of » Written and sealed
Covenants » Conditions of » Witnessed
Covenants » Designed for » Procuring assistance in war
Covenants » Designed for » Selling land
Covenants » Pillars raised in token of
Covenants » Conditions of » Clearly specified
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Covenants » Designed for » Establishing peace
Covenants » When confirmed, unalterable
Brothers, I will use an illustration from the way people deal with each other: Even though an agreement is made between people, once it is finally settled, no one can cancel it or include additional provisions to it.
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