God's Covenants

Old? Outdated? Obsolete? Have you been told a lie about scripture? The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that long after Christ’s death and resurrection, the first covenant was growing old and was in the process of vanishing, yet it was still in effect. However, Christ came to offer a new, or refreshed covenant, and though it did not replace the old it did have better promises! What were the better promises of the new covenant that were offered to those who would participate in this covenant that was mediated by Christ and created a family relationship with God the Father?

Traditional Christianity has become ineffectual in part due to a replacement theology that fails to grasp the nature and purpose of the Everlasting Covenant. Jeff Patton continues this series on the covenant with an inspiring study of God’s objectives in the covenant relationship as applied to individuals and nation. He demonstrates how the covenant was refreshed or renewed through Christ’s death and the changes that ensued as a result of this ultimate sacrifice.

Covenants 1 — Walking with God What does it take to have a spiritual relationship with the Father and the Son? What is the yoke that Christ asks us to be willing to bear in order to be in step with Him? Consider the scriptural witness in this series of sermons that brings to light the nature of our covenantal relationship with the Creator of the universe. How is it possible for physical people to have a relationship with the Eternal – an Everlasting Covenant? The scriptures make this understanding clear for those who have been called by God to have their hearts and minds open to see the truth.

Is an understanding of the everlasting covenant mere esoteric knowledge, or a minor twig of understanding on the tree of life? Explore the scriptures and understand the covenant’s critical role in our understanding of salvation and our relationship with Christ. The covenant is a life-long, life-changing relationship not a one-time profession of faith.

Do you have a contractual relationship with God or a covenantal relationship? And what is the difference between the two, or are they the same? What do the scriptures tell us about God’s purpose and the work he calls people to accomplish in partnership with Him? Jeff Patton explores the scriptures to make clear who God calls into an everlasting covenant, the nature of the calling, and the work that must be done in partnership with God.

Many religious people are confused about the nature of the covenant that God established with the people of Israel. Jeff Patton examines the steps in the development of the covenant, and the nature of the relationship the covenant established. If you think God was “married” to Israel, Jeff challenges you to look at the difference between analogy and reality in terms of the true nature of the covenant.

Do you know who it was that covenanted with Israel at Horeb? And what was the relationship that was established with the nation and why? Jeff Patton brings to light the scriptural answers to these questions and challenges many of the assumptions that have been mistakenly made about the national covenant. Let the scriptures illuminate your understanding of this topic that is vital to your understanding of your relationship with your Maker.

What's a parent to do? God (Yahweh Elohim), as a father to the nation of Israel, provided guidelines to direct all the aspects of national life in the form of commandments, statutes, and judgments -- elements of the everlasting covenant. Jeff Patton expounds God's purpose and the nature of these instructions and the logical and natural consequences that flowed from these teachings as experienced by the nation and recounted by the prophets.

The covenants of God served many functions. The covenants provided a form of social organization and a guide to behaviour. They were essential in creating binding relationships of faith, serious life-long relationships. King George of England in 1939 as WW2 loomed large, understood the essence of the covenant, as did his forbear Abraham. The King reminded his people at that critical time in history to, "Go out into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of God. It will be better than a light and safer than the known way." Abraham was able to leave his homeland and journey to a new land, not knowing where he was going, because if his covenant with the Lord God and his trust in the covenantal promises. As Christ's we are heirs of Abraham and the covenant and children of God. Like Abraham we look forward to the promise of eternal life in the City of God, and like Abraham we are called to walk with God in righteousness. God will fulfill his covenant promises, for there is nothing too difficult for God. Are we fulfilling our role as children of God our Father? Learn more about God's covenant with his people, past, present and future View more videos and articles to learn about God and his teachings from the 'sola scriptura' perspective.
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When Paul wrote that Christ was the firstborn he was highlighting the importance of God's right to select the firstborn. This choosing of the firstborn was typical of ancient societies, but also an important element in the scriptural record. God recorded the story of Jacob and the way in which Ephraim was selected to be 'firstborn' in Israel. As such he was to take a leading role in the covenant relationship with the Lord God that was being passed down from his grandfather, Jacob. God often provides us physical types to help us understand spiritual relationships. When it comes to the covenant, God's covenant was different from that of the surrounding nations. Curses and utter destruction on those who broke the covenant were common themes in the covenants of pagan rulers. But God's covenant began with blessings. And though there were the curses, they did not lead to utter destruction. Rather, they were a matter of discipline to cause people to return to God. As seen through history and prophecy, God always offered the hope of restoration and renewal through the covenant relationship. Learn more about God's covenant faithfulness and mercy. Join our live stream for those who love and live the biblical scriptures. View more videos and articles to learn about God and his teachings from the 'sola scriptura' perspective.
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