The Better Covenant
The Better Covenant
Premise: The new covenant of which Christ is Mediator is a superior covenant. HEB 7:22; 8:6.
A. This covenant is made with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. HEB 8:8.
1. It embraces God's elect of all nations, Jew or Gentile.
ROM 9:8; GAL 3:29; ROM 2:28-29.
2. Elect Gentiles are in Christ graft into the covenantal blessings of Israel and Judah.
ROM 11:17; EPH 2:12-13.
B. By His superior priestly ministry, Christ is the mediator of this better covenant.
1. This covenant i...