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How do we know the old covenant is obsolete?

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The old covenant is obsolete because God declares that it is fading away due to its imperfections and was fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 8:13).

In Hebrews 8:13, it is clearly stated that the first covenant has been made obsolete and is fading away. The reason for this is rooted in the nature of the covenant itself; it was a temporary arrangement that pointed to a greater reality fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As the author of Hebrews explains, the old covenant was inherently flawed because it relied on the perfect obedience of humanity, which was never achieved (Hebrews 8:9). In contrast, the new covenant, established through Christ's sacrifice, offers a permanent and effective solution for sin, providing a basis for eternal redemption and relationship with God. The fading away of the old covenant was further confirmed historically with the destruction of the temple in AD 70, marking the ending of the sacrificial system that was part of the Mosaic law.
Scripture References: Hebrews 8:13, Hebrews 8:9-10, Galatians 2:21

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