God’s Covenant: Difference between revisions

The sacrifice in the Law of Moses is called the priesthood in the order of Aaron. In this system, [[Priest|priests]] offered animal sacrifices—such as lambs, bulls, and goats—in the sanctuary, shedding their blood before God.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+1%3A1-5&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 1:1–5 |publisher=|quote= }}</ref> Through these sacrifices, the people could receive atonement for their sins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+4%3A1-35&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 4:1–35|quote= }}</ref> [[Aaron]] was the first high priest, and God appointed his direct descendants from the tribe of Levi to serve as the priests for the generations to come.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+40%3A12-15&version=NIV |title=Exodus 40:12–15|quote= }}</ref> The priestly covenant was later reaffirmed during the time of Phinehas, Aaron’s grandson.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+25%3A10-13&version=NIV |title=Numbers 25:10–13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>

Another significant covenant in the Old Testament was God’s promise to [[David]], the second king of Israel. When David expressed his desire to build a [[temple]] for God, the LORD spoke through the prophet Nathan, declaring, “Your dynasty will be established forever through your descendants.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+7%3A8-17&version=NIV |title=2 Samuel 7:8–17|quote= }}</ref> Even after Israel split into the [[northern Kingdom of Israel]] and the [[southern Kingdom of Judah]], God’s covenant with David remained unchanged. Unlike the northern Kingdom of Israel, where kings frequently changed due to rebellions and assassinations, throne of Judah remained in the hands of David’s descendants until the kingdom fell.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+21%3A7&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 21:7|quote= }}</ref>

The One who established the new covenant is Jesus Christ, [[God in the Flesh (Incarnation)|God who came in the flesh]]. The One who established the New Covenant is Jesus Christ, God who came in the flesh. On the night before His crucifixion, during the [[Passover]] Supper, Jesus proclaimed the New Covenant by giving His disciples bread and wine, symbolizing His flesh and blood.

The fact that the Old Covenant had flaws indicates that people could not attain salvation through the law of the Old Testament. Recognizing this, Jesus fulfilled the law and established a new law<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A17&version=NIV |title=Matthew 5:17|quote= }}</ref> so that humanity could receive salvation. This new law is the new covenant, also referred to as the “law of Christ.” <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+9%3A21&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 9:21|quote= }}</ref> Therefore, in the New Testament era, those who keep the law of the new covenant are recognized as God’s people.

 

For more details, refer to “[[/churchofgod.wiki/새 언약|New Covenant]]“ and “[[/churchofgod.wiki/그리스도의 율법|Law of Christ]].”<small>{{참고|New Covenant|Law of Christ|설명=}}</small>

Zion, where the new law is established, is not a physical location in Israel but rather [[spiritual Zion]]—the church that observes the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]] under the new covenant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+33%3A20-22&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 33:20–22|quote= }}</ref> The feasts of the new covenant are the regulations that Jesus set as an example through His teachings and actions during His three-year ministry. Jesus kept the New Covenant Passover with His disciples,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A19%2C%2026%E2%80%9328&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:19, 26–28|quote= }}</ref> baptized people,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A22&version=NIV |title=John 3:22|quote= }}</ref> and observed the [[Sabbath]] as His custom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A16&version=NIV |title=Luke 4:16|quote= }}</ref> On the [[Feast of Tabernacles]], God bestowed the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] upon His people.<ref name="초막절">[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%207%3A2%2C%2037%E2%80%9339&version=NIV John 7:2, 37–39]</ref> The early Church faithfully followed Christ’s laws,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A15&version=NIV |title=John 13:15|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A20&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:20|quote= }}</ref> observing baptism,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+3%3A21&version=NIV |title=2 Peter 3:21|quote= }}</ref> the Sabbath,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+17%3A2&version=NIV |title=Acts 17:2|quote= }}</ref> [[Pentecost]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Acts 2:1–4|quote= }}</ref> and the Passover<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+5%3A7-8&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 5:7–8|quote= }}</ref> according to Jesus’ teachings and example. Zion is the place where the feasts of the new covenant are observed—the dwelling place of God’s covenant and law.

'''The Feast of Trumpets:''' Prayer week<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+23%3A24&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 23:24|quote= }}</ref>

In every age, those who keep God’s covenant are blessed as His holy people. Likewise, Likewise, in this present age, God’s people can receive His blessing by faithfully keeping and obeying the regulations of the new covenant, which is God’s covenant in the New Testament times.

*[[Law of God]]