The Old & New Testament Covenants Contrasted

Old Testament

  • Given by Moses
  • References: Malachi 4:4; Exodus 20
  • Given to Israel only
  • Reference: Deuteronomy 5:1-4
  • Written on stone
  • Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:7
  • Blood of animals
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:18-19
  • No clear conscience
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:8-9
  • God found fault
  • Reference: Hebrews 8:7
  • Figure of the true
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:24
  • Carnal ordinances
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:10
  • Purified the flesh only
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:27
  • Priests had sins
  • Reference: Hebrews 7:27
  • Was to pass away
  • Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:11
  • Temporal heirs
  • Reference: Psalm 105:11

New Testament

  • Given by Christ
  • References: John 1:17; Hebrews 12:24
  • Given to all men
  • References: Mark 16:15-16
  • Written in hearts
  • References: 2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 8:10
  • Blood of Christ
  • Reference: Hebrews 9:12
  • Makes perfect
  • References: Hebrews 7:18-19
  • Better covenant
  • References: Hebrews 8:6; James 1:25
  • True tabernacle
  • References: Hebrews 8:1-2
  • Spiritual sacrifices
  • Reference: 1 Peter 2:5
  • Purifies souls
  • Reference: 1 Peter 1:22
  • Sinless high priest
  • Reference: Hebrews 7:26
  • Remains forever
  • References: 2 Corinthians 3:11; Matthew 24:35
  • Eternal inheritance
  • Reference: 1 Peter 1:4


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