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What is the significance of the new covenant established by Jesus?

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The new covenant signifies that through Christ's sacrifice, believers are granted direct access to God and forgiveness of sins.

The establishment of the new covenant through Christ is significant as it marks the transition from the old covenant, which was based on the law and continual sacrifices, to a covenant of grace. As stated in Hebrews 10:9-10, Christ has taken away the first covenant to establish the second, highlighting the superiority of grace over law. This new covenant is characterized by a permanent and complete atonement for sin, allowing believers to have a relationship with God without the barriers that the old sacrificial system imposed. Believers can now approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that their sins have been completely forgiven through the blood of Christ.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:9-10, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:20

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Lo I Come
Todd Nibert · Jun 14, 2009
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