The Old Covenant Versus The New Covenant
What Is The Difference?
“For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.” Hebrews 8:7
There are major differences between the Old and the New Covenants in the Bible, but at the same time there are some very interesting parallels, as you will see in the table below.
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The Old Covenant Versus The New Covenant |
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Old Covenant |
New Covenant |
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1. Blood of animals |
1. Blood of Christ |
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2. Written on stone |
2. Written on hearts |
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3. Shadow |
3. Substance |
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4. Glorious |
4. More glorious |
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5. Had an end |
5. Has no end |
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6. Law of Moses |
6. Law of Messiah |
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7. Law of works |
7. Law of faith |
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8. Law of sin and death |
8. Law of Spirit of life |
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9. Many sacrifices |
9. One sacrifice |
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10. Powerless to save |
10. Powerful to save |
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11. Annual atonement |
11. Eternal atonement |
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12. Earthly tabernacle |
12. Heavenly tabernacle |
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13. Ministry of death |
13. Ministry of life |
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14. Outer form – flesh |
14. Inner reality – spirit |
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15. Ministry of condemnation |
15. Ministry of reconciliation |