- Jesus lived under the Old Covenant
- Matthew 5:17-18
- Some say that Jesus lived under the Old Covenant and only taught Old Covenant teachings.
- But Jesus introduced the New Covenant that would soon take effect
- Jesus proclaimed the gospel of the Kingdom which was “at hand.”
- Jesus introduced new truths not found in the Old Covenant.
- John 4:20 - worshiping in a different place
- John 3:3-5 - talking to Nicodemus about baptism
- The words of Jesus before the cross were still binding after the cross.
- So what?
- Galatians 5:3
- Matthew 19:3-9 - This changes the rules for marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
- Hebrews 1:1-2
DW
September 16, 2012
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