How does the new covenant affect our relationship with God?

The new covenant significantly transforms our relationship with God from one of obligation under the Law to one of grace and love. Through this covenant, believers are not only seen as servants but are called friends, reflecting a deep relational dynamic that was absent in the old covenant. This intimate relationship is characterized by direct access to God without the need for earthly mediators. The Holy Spirit dwells within believers, guiding them to love and obey God's commandments, which are now written on their hearts, resulting in a new nature that delights in God’s ways.