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What does the Bible say about the better covenant in Hebrews?

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Hebrews 8 teaches that Christ is the mediator of a better covenant established on better promises, contrasting with the old covenant.

In Hebrews 8:6, the Bible states that Jesus Christ has obtained a more excellent ministry, being the mediator of a better covenant. This new covenant is established on better promises compared to the old covenant, which was based on the Law of Moses. The old covenant made nothing perfect, as Hebrews 7:19 indicates, and the sacrifices under it could never truly take away sin. In contrast, the new covenant provides salvation and acceptance with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, who fulfilled all the conditions of the covenant perfectly on behalf of His people.
Scripture References: Hebrews 8:6-13, Hebrews 7:19

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Jesus Christ and the Better Covenant - Part 2
Bill Parker · Mar 13, 2016
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