Commandment part 3 ( Old and New Agreement )

To understand the difference between the Old Agreement (Old Covenant) and the New Agreement (New Covenant) in biblical terms, we can look at key aspects of each covenant and how they are fulfilled in the Christian faith. Here are examples highlighting the contrast between the Old Agreement and the New Agreement:
Old Agreement (Old Covenant):
Based on Law: The Old Covenant was primarily based on the Law given to Moses at Mount Sinai, including the Ten Commandments and other regulations (Exodus 19-24)New Agreement (New Covenant):
Based on Grace: The New Covenant is based on God's grace and mercy, fulfilled through Jesus Christ (John 1:17; Romans 6:14).Show more

Old Agreement
External Regulations: Emphasized external observance of rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies as a means of approaching God and obtaining forgiveness of sins (Leviticus 1-7).
New Agreement .
Internal Transformation: Emphasizes inner transformation through faith in Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, rather than external rituals (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 2:29).

Old Agreement
Animal Sacrifices: Required repeated animal sacrifices to atone for sins, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for a blood offering (Leviticus 17:11).
New Agreement
Jesus' Sacrifice: Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross once and for all atones for sin, providing forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Hebrews 9:11-14; 10:10).

Old Agreement
Priestly Mediation: Required the intervention of human priests to represent the people before God and offer sacrifices on their behalf (Leviticus 16)
.New Agreement
High Priest in Jesus: Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate High Priest who mediates between God and humanity, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:23-28).

Old Agreement
Temporary and Provisional: The Old Covenant was provisional and temporary, serving as a tutor or guardian until the coming of the Messiah (Galatians 3:19-25).
New Agreement
Eternal and Complete: The New Covenant is eternal and complete, providing salvation and transformation for those who believe in Jesus Christ (Hebrews 8:6-13; 2 Corinthians 3:6).

Examples Contrasting Old and New Agreements:
Forgiveness of Sins: In the Old Covenant, sins were temporarily covered through animal sacrifices, whereas in the New Covenant, sins are completely forgiven through the blood of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:22; 10:17-18).
Relationship with God: The Old Covenant emphasized external obedience to laws and rituals, while the New Covenant emphasizes a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 3:26-29).
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: Under the New Covenant, believers receive the Holy Spirit who transforms their hearts and empowers them to live according to God's will (Ezekiel 36:26-27; Acts 2:38).

Scope of Salvation: The New Covenant extends God's salvation beyond Israel to all nations, fulfilling God's promise to bless all peoples through Abraham (Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:8-9).
In summary, the New Covenant inaugurated by Jesus Christ fulfills and surpasses the Old Covenant, offering believers forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life through faith in Him. It is characterized by grace, faith, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, providing a new and living way to relate to God based on Christ's finished work on the cross.