What are the "better promises" upon which the new covenant was established?
Answer
"This shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, says the
Lord, I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; . . . I will forgive their iniquity,
and I will remember their sin no more!' Jer. 31: 33, 34. See Heb. 8: 8-12.
NOTE - These are simply the blessings of the gospel through Christ. They are promised upon
condition of repentance, confession, faith, and acceptance of Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant,
which means salvation and obedience. In the old covenant there was no provision for pardon and power to
obey. It is true there was pardon during the time of the old covenant, but not by virtue of it. Pardon then, as
now, was through the provisions of the new covenant, the terms of which are older than the old covenant.
What is said of the strength and wisdom of God?
How earnestly is this work to he prosecuted?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
Against whom do the wicked go to make war, and what is the outcome?
How are the nations gathered to the battle of Armageddon?
How readily will their wants be supplied?
With what are the twelve foundations adorned?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle