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While I would like to discuss this topic (above) with everyone, I would like to express what I am about to share in this piece originally is by no means meant to be given from a position of expertise or exclusivity. It is merely what I have observed and learned in my readings of the scriptures and I hope we can share with each other on this subject in a manner that benefits everybody.
This will be a woefully over simplified OP, comparing and contrasting only four main points between the two. It's meant to be that way so everyone can understand it and read it. Nothing against those of us who are long winded, but not everyone can read or even enjoy much longer posts.
On that note I would like to add, what I have learned is the Old and New Covenants really mirror the Old and New Natures respectively. So it would seem that what Paul talks about in Romans 4-8 is really highlighted and brought life more fully by understanding the difference between the covenants.
THE OLD COVENANT (Old Nature):
--Fulfilled by the individual's own efforts (Romans 8:3)
--Resulted in sin (Romans 3:19-20, 7:5-11)
--Sins atoned for annually by the blood of animals (Hebrews 9:7-9, 10:1-4)
--Ends in death for everyone (Romans 6:23; 7:10, 11:30-32)
THE NEW COVENANT (New Nature):
--Fulfilled by Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:17; Romans 8:4)
--Results in God's very righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21; Rom 3:22, 5:19; 1 Cor 1:30; Phil 3:9)
--Sins abolished and forgiven once and for all by the blood of Jesus (Col 2:13-14; John 19:30; Hebrews 9:15, 26, 10:14)
--Begins new life, everlasting life (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25)
Please feel free to add on and contribute to what I have began here. I think it is important that we understand the difference between the old and new. And remember, if you already know this stuff, someone else may not, in fact I would venture to say most do not. Please help me shed some light on this, in simple manner.
This will be a woefully over simplified OP, comparing and contrasting only four main points between the two. It's meant to be that way so everyone can understand it and read it. Nothing against those of us who are long winded, but not everyone can read or even enjoy much longer posts.
On that note I would like to add, what I have learned is the Old and New Covenants really mirror the Old and New Natures respectively. So it would seem that what Paul talks about in Romans 4-8 is really highlighted and brought life more fully by understanding the difference between the covenants.
THE OLD COVENANT (Old Nature):
--Fulfilled by the individual's own efforts (Romans 8:3)
--Resulted in sin (Romans 3:19-20, 7:5-11)
--Sins atoned for annually by the blood of animals (Hebrews 9:7-9, 10:1-4)
--Ends in death for everyone (Romans 6:23; 7:10, 11:30-32)
THE NEW COVENANT (New Nature):
--Fulfilled by Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:17; Romans 8:4)
--Results in God's very righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21; Rom 3:22, 5:19; 1 Cor 1:30; Phil 3:9)
--Sins abolished and forgiven once and for all by the blood of Jesus (Col 2:13-14; John 19:30; Hebrews 9:15, 26, 10:14)
--Begins new life, everlasting life (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25)
Please feel free to add on and contribute to what I have began here. I think it is important that we understand the difference between the old and new. And remember, if you already know this stuff, someone else may not, in fact I would venture to say most do not. Please help me shed some light on this, in simple manner.
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