Preface

Covenant. Galatians 3:14-16,19, “That the blessing ofAbraham might come upon the Gentiles in Jesus Christ;that we might receive the promise of the Spirit throughfaith. Brethren, I speak in the manner of men: Though it isonly a man’s covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one annulsor adds to it. Now to Abraham and his Seed were the ‘Andto seeds,’ as of many, but as of one, ‘And to your Seed,’who is Christ. What purpose then does the law serve? Itwas added because of transgressions, till the Seed shouldcome to whom the promise was made; and it was appointedthrough angels by the hand of a mediator.”c. There will never be another Covenant which will supercede theNew Covenant. Hebrews 13:20, “Now the God of peace, whobrought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that greatShepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlastingcovenant…”WHAT ARE SOME FULFILLMENTS OF THE NEW COVENANT?OLD TESTAMENT EXAMPLEa. Cutting of the flesh and bloodshed. Genesis 17:13-14b. The Name given. Genesis 21:3-4; Luke 2:21c. The Rite was made on the 8th day which was the first day of thenew week. Genesis 17:12, 21:4, Luke 2:21, 24:1NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENTa. The body and blood of Jesus was cut off at Calvary. Isaiah53:8b. The Triune Name—Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 2:36c. The Resurrection Day on the first day of the week. Matthew28:1HOW DO PEOPLE COME INTO A COVENANT RELATIONSHIP?a. Accepting the blood of Christ in repentance.b. Accepting the promises of salvation by faith.c. Accepting water and Spirit baptism - the New Covenant Seal.Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30NOTE: In the cutting away of the flesh, or the crucifixion andburial of the “old man,” the believer is identifyingwith the work of Calvary. That which happens judiciallymust be maintained by faith experientially.48 F O U N D A T I O N T R U T H