Questions tagged [covenant]
God's covenants with individuals (e.g. Abraham) and nations (e.g. Israel at Sinai, other nations mentioned in the books of the prophets).
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What was written on the stone tablets?
The wikipedia page, and most other depictions of the tablets are that they are of the ten commandments. When I read Exodus, it seems at least to me a little less clear as to what exactly was written, ...
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Israelite covenant: everlasting or obsolete?
1 Chronicles 16:6-7,14-18 (NIV) says that the Israelite covenant is everlasting:
6 and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. 7 Then ...
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At what exact moment did the old covenant become obsolete? Hebrews 8
Hebrews 8 (ESV):
Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high
priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the
Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, ...
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Do blessings and curses transcend the covenants?
It is clear that blessings and curses were part of the Old Covenant Deu30:19. But do blessings and curses transcend covenants? Are they universal regardless of the covenant, new or old?
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Why is it possible to "fall from grace" by keeping the law?
According to Paul - what is his reasoning to claim it is possible to "fall from grace" by keeping the law?
NASB, Galatians 5:3 - And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he ...
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In Exodus, Were the Tablets of Stone a Testimony, or did they Contain Testimony? [duplicate]
Closely Related:
- What was written on the stone tablets?
- Why were the Ten Commandments written on two tablets?
- Does anyone know for sure what was written in the tablets mentioned in Exodus 16:34?
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What is the New Covenant referenced during the Last Supper?
In Luke 22:20 during the Last Supper, why is the cup of wine (Jesus blood) referred to as the New Covenant? What was the Old Covenant?
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What laws, exactly, will God put in Christians' hearts and write in their minds?
Hebrews 10:15-16 (NIV) reads:
15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says:
16 “This is the covenant I will make with them
after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in ...
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Is Psalm 51:11 proof that people in O.T. times could have the Holy Spirit indwelling them too, just like in the New Testament?
Psalm 51:11 (ESV):
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Does this mean that people in the Old Testament could have the Holy Spirit indwelling them too?
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What is meant by "obsolete" in Hebrews 8:13?
Hebrews 8:13 (ESV):
13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
What is meant by obsolete?
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At what exact moment did/will the Old Covenant disappear/vanish away? Hebrews 8:13
Hebrews 8:13:
By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear. [NIV]
When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first ...
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Does calling the Sabbath a "sign" (אות) between God and Israel mean it was given to distinguish Israel from other nations?
In various passages, God calls the Sabbath a "sign" (Hebrew, אות) between Him and Israel (all NKJV, emphasis mine):
"Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: 'Surely My Sabbaths ...
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Why the LORD wasn't angry when Joshua's generation failed to be circumcised on the 8th day?
After the Israelites crossed the Jordan but prior to invading Jericho, the LORD told Joshua:
"Make flint knives and circumcise this second generation of Israelites." (Josh 5:2)
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What is the significance of Abraham's name change with the covenant from YHWH?
YHWH makes a covenant with Abram and first changes his name to Abraham, but how does this relate to the covenant? I’m interested because YHWH’s name is mentioned about 7,000 times in the tanach so ...
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Is Isaiah 9:6-7 relating to Jesus the covenant promises of Abraham from Genesis 17:1-8?
I have often heard it suggested that by Isaiah referring to the Messiah as "Everlasting Father" as a name, or part of his name, Isaiah is saying that the Messiah was to be "fully God&...
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Is Psalm 56:12 describing a 2-way agreement(or vow) between God and the author of said Psalm?
Psalm 56:11-12 (NASB)
11 In God I have put my [a]trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man
do to me? 12 Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank
offerings to You.
Psalm 56:11-12 (...
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Can we conclude that the mandate to keep a literal seventh day Sabbath is obsolete from Exodus 31:12-17, Hebrews 8 and Hebrews 4? [closed]
I will present 3 passages from Scripture and what I understand from each one.
1) Exodus 31:12-17 (NIV)
12 Then the Lord said to Moses, 13 “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This ...
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Exegesis of Galatians 3:20 ( Now a mediator is not for one party only; whereas God is only one ) [duplicate]
Exegesis of Galatians 3:20 ( Now a mediator is not for one party only; whereas God is only one )
Galatians 3:15-22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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