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The temple in Jerusalem was still
in existence when the epistle to the Hebrews was written. The
apostle Paul wanted to make sure that the Jews who had put their
faith and trust in Jesus understood that the temple ceremonies were
meaningless since Jesus had become the eternal sacrifice by His
death and resurrection and was now the High Priest in heaven.
Over the years, God had made four covenants with Abraham and his
descendents, each has its time and place, and there is a great deal
of confusion in churches today where they fit in. The purpose of
this message is to set the record straight concerning these
covenants.
Pastor John explains how the first Abrahamic covenant is eternal and
was fulfilled through Christ. The second covenant with Abraham
concerning the land was made void by God because of disobedience.
The Atonement covenant made between God and the people of Israel,
commonly referred to as the First covenant, was transferred into the
Second and Final covenant that was made between God the Father and
God the Son. It is an eternal agreement because both parties are
able to keep the requirements. |
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