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Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
— II Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
— II Corinthians 3:6
We have been hearing from a good number of our readers who are
confused, perplexed and even concerned over the doctrine of the New
Covenant. Apparently there are a number of strange teachings floating
around the Grace Movement on this subject, which has given rise for
alarm among some of the brethren.
It is our firm conviction that the Body of Christ falls under the
umbrella of the New Covenant. Paul clearly teaches in Romans that we
are partakers of Israel’s spiritual blessings (Rom. 15:27 cf. Eph.
1:3-14). There is absolutely no possibility that this could refer to
anything other than the New Covenant. One thing that should never be
overlooked, however, is the fact that Israel received it by promise
whereas we are the glad recipients of it by grace (Jer. 31:31 cf.
Titus 2:11).
As we know, one of the principal blessings of the New Covenant is
the blood of Christ. This particular element can never be divorced
from the covenant nor should it be. We have often said that if the
Body of Christ has no connection to this covenant whatsoever, then
our Savior must return a second time to die for the Gentiles. To us
this is unthinkable. Christ died “once for all” (Heb. 10:9-12).
Furthermore, the New Covenant shows that there is a connection
between the two programs of God which highlights His eternal purpose.
Surely, He is Lord of all.
Transformed By
Grace -
Kevin Sadler
Transformed By Grace
#1 - Unity in Christ
Transformed By Grace #2 - One Body in
Christ
Transformed By Grace #3 - The Apostle of
Grace
Transformed By Grace #4 - The Gifts of
Christ
Posted By Cecil and
Connie Spivey
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