Author | Thread: A Superior Ministry |
---|---|
Admin ![]() |
A Superior MinistryPosted : 5 Jan, 2012 08:26 AMWhy does the Hebrew writer in Hebrews chapter 8, say that Jesus was a better covenant? |
![]() View Profile History |
A Superior MinistryPosted : 5 Jan, 2012 02:42 PMOk, George, I thought for sure you would be the first to jump on this topic, since you are always talking about Jesus being the new covenant... |
|
|
![]() View Profile History |
A Superior MinistryPosted : 5 Jan, 2012 07:32 PMJewish Christians, some of whom were apparently wavering in their commitment to Jesus, are reminded that Christ is the mediator of a better convenant, which was established upon better promises. |
![]() View Profile History |
A Superior MinistryPosted : 5 Jan, 2012 07:38 PMWritten to Jewish Christians hence the name "Hebrews", this long letter emphasizes the superiority of Christianity to Old Testament Judaism; Jesus is so much better than angels, Moses, and the previous animal sacrifices. |