A revised version of the 9 points. these 9 points can serve as key positions or principles to keep in mind when discussing or studying the New Covenant in a faith-based context. They provide a framework for understanding the significance and importance of the New Covenant in relation to salvation, spiritual growth, and living a Christ-centered life. It is important to remember that the New Covenant is a central concept in Christianity, and studying it can help deepen one's faith and understanding of God's plan for humanity.
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As we bear witness to the truth, the gospel is confirmed in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. This personal testimony of the truth helps to strengthen our faith.
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It is important to focus on our values and where we want to go in life, both in our minds and in our actions. God does this too, and that is why understanding His identity is so crucial.
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By drawing closer to Christ and experiencing His Spirit within us, we can have a living testimony of the gospel. Through prayer and seeking Him, we can grow in our faith and come closer to Him until we see Him face to face and receive all of His promises.
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The New Covenant, as outlined in the Bible, provides a platform for forgiveness and renewal for believers. It also gives us the means to have assurance of our salvation. Through the power of
Christ, which is accessible through the New Covenant, we can overcome even the most impossible challenges.
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A fulfilled promise is when our expectations for a desired event are met, and the reality matches what we had hoped for. This is seen as a success when the desired outcome is achieved, even if it goes beyond our own expectations and abilities.
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The New Covenant brings together all of the historical, prophetic, and messianic elements of Christ's ministry, making it complete. Christ is the self-existing advocate who introduced the foundation of the New Covenant and invites us to share in eternal life with Him through His power. In the New Covenant, we are made complete in Christ.
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The New Covenant is an agreement between God and humans, distinct from the old covenant. It is administered according to gospel standards, which have been qualified by God's worthiness. Through the New Covenant, we can live as Christians without being bound to the old covenant and its requirements. Our Christian perspective shapes our understanding of life and helps us to see its worth in Christ. The New Covenant directs us under Christ's headship, and disbelief is opposed to His merits.
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By resting in the finished work of Christ, we express our confidence in His position and the power of His sacrifice on the cross. This can bring great change to our lives as we let go of worry and anxiety and trust in His provision and resolution. Resting in Christ's finished work means acknowledging that He has already taken care of everything and that we no longer have to strive to fulfill the requirements of the old covenant. Instead, we can focus on His ultimate purpose and use His strength to pursue our goals and grow in our faith.
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To overcome mass delusion, contradictions in our testimony, and skepticism, we must strengthen our foundation in the New Covenant and reject disbelief at the biblical level. We should not be ashamed to embrace our faith and share it with others, as this is an important part of living out the New Covenant. By doing so, we can be more effective in spreading the gospel and helping others to find salvation.
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Q: How does bearing witness to the truth confirm the gospel in our hearts and provide us with a personal testimony?
A: When we share the truth of the gospel with others, the Holy Spirit works within us to confirm the truth of the message in our own hearts. This personal testimony of our faith can be a powerful
witness to others and help to strengthen our own faith as well.
Biblical reference: Romans 10:17 - "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."
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Q: Why is it important to focus on our values, thoughts, and actions, and how does God play a role in this?
A: It is important to focus on our values, thoughts, and actions because they shape who we are and how we live our lives. By aligning these things with God's will, we can better follow His plan
for us and grow in our faith. God's identity is crucial in this process because He is the one who guides us and helps us to understand His will for us.
Biblical reference: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
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Q: How can drawing closer to Christ and experiencing His Spirit within us help us to have a living testimony of the gospel?
A: As we seek a deeper relationship with Christ and experience His presence within us, our faith becomes more real and tangible to us. This can lead to a stronger and more vibrant witness of the
gospel to others, as we are able to share our own personal experiences with Christ.
Biblical reference: Ephesians 3:17-19 - "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
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Q: How does the New Covenant provide forgiveness, renewal, and assurance of salvation for believers?
A: The New Covenant, as outlined in the Bible, provides a platform for believers to receive forgiveness for their sins and to be renewed in their hearts. It also gives us the means to have
assurance of our salvation through the power of Christ, who invites us to share in eternal life with Him.
Biblical reference: Hebrews 8:6-7 - "But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another."
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Q: What is a fulfilled promise and how is it demonstrated?
A: A fulfilled promise is when our expectations for a desired event are met, and the reality matches what we had hoped for. This is seen as a success when the desired outcome is achieved, even if
it goes beyond our own expectations and abilities. A fulfilled promise is produced by a methodology that brings us to the desired outcome apart from our own expectations and abilities.
Biblical reference: Psalm 37:4 - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
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Q: How does the New Covenant bring together all of the historical, prophetic, and messianic elements of Christ's ministry and make it complete?
A: The New Covenant brings together all of the historical, prophetic, and messianic elements of Christ's ministry and makes it complete through the work of Christ as the self-existing advocate
who introduced the foundation of the New Covenant. Through this covenant, we are invited to share in eternal life with Christ and to be made complete in Him.
Biblical reference: Colossians 1:15-20 - "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross."
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Q: How is the New Covenant administered and how does it shape our perspective as Christians?
A: The New Covenant is administered according to gospel standards, which have been qualified by God's worthiness. Through the New Covenant, we can live as Christians without being bound to the
old covenant and its requirements. Our Christian perspective shapes our understanding of life and helps us to see its worth in Christ. The New Covenant directs us under Christ's headship, and
disbelief is opposed to His merits.
Biblical reference: 2 Corinthians 3:6 - "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
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Q: How can resting in the finished work of Christ bring change to our lives and help us to focus on His ultimate purpose?
A: By resting in the finished work of Christ, we express our confidence in His position and the power of His sacrifice on the cross. This can bring great change to our lives as we let go of worry
and anxiety and trust in His provision and resolution. Resting in Christ's finished work means acknowledging that He has already taken care of everything and that we no longer have to strive to
fulfill the requirements of the old covenant. Instead, we can focus on His ultimate purpose and use His strength to pursue our goals and grow in our faith.
Biblical reference: Hebrews 4:9-11 - "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their own work, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience."
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Q: How can we strengthen our foundation in the gospel and overcome skepticism and disbelief?
A: One way to strengthen our foundation in the gospel and overcome skepticism and disbelief is to focus on the organic, biblical level and understand the root of our faith. We can do this by
utilizing the New Covenant and embracing our faith without shame. We can also overcome these challenges by building our knowledge and understanding of the gospel through study and by seeking
guidance from God through prayer.
Biblical reference: Colossians 2:6-7 - "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."