A NEW COVENANT: THE GREAT COMMISSION
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. A New Covenant
a) Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry, because he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is based on better promises" (Hebrews 8:6-8).
b) Jesus has authority over all humankind to mediate his new covenant that can give life to all human beings. He does this by virtue of his blood sacrifice for all humankind, and by preaching the gospel throughout the world.
c) Jesus wants all to be saved, so he mediates the new covenant to all and for all. He prevents no one from obeying his covenant. Every human being comes under Christ's new covenant, because there is life for all who obey and punishment for all who disobey. The covenant is for all people, and nobody can opt out of it.
2. The Great Commission
a) The "new covenant" and the "gospel" are the same. Paul uses these terms interchangeably for his message and teaching (2 Corinthians 3:6,1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:3).
b) The gospel (new covenant) is preached in "all the world" to "all creation" — all human beings (Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:18-20).
c) Christ gave his commission and covenant by his "authority over all mankind" so that all might have eternal life (John 17:1-3).
d) The penalty for disobedience implies that all who are taught it are required to obey it and none is prevented (2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 12:24-25).
The End ...
1. A New Covenanta) Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry, because he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is based on better promises" (Hebrews 8:6-8).
b) Jesus has authority over all humankind to mediate his new covenant that can give life to all human beings. He does this by virtue of his blood sacrifice for all humankind, and by preaching the gospel throughout the world.
c) Jesus wants all to be saved, so he mediates the new covenant to all and for all. He prevents no one from obeying his covenant. Every human being comes under Christ's new covenant, because there is life for all who obey and punishment for all who disobey. The covenant is for all people, and nobody can opt out of it.
2. The Great Commission
a) The "new covenant" and the "gospel" are the same. Paul uses these terms interchangeably for his message and teaching (2 Corinthians 3:6,1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:3).
b) The gospel (new covenant) is preached in "all the world" to "all creation" — all human beings (Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:18-20).
c) Christ gave his commission and covenant by his "authority over all mankind" so that all might have eternal life (John 17:1-3).
d) The penalty for disobedience implies that all who are taught it are required to obey it and none is prevented (2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 12:24-25).
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