Hebrews 8 -- The Superiority Of The New Covenant

My commentary showed how this chapter presents three evidences for the superiority of the new covenant between God and people through Christ’s death and resurrection.  “It is ministered by a superior High Priest … in a better place … founded on better promises.”

The promise of God’s grace is the keystone.  “It is one thing to say, “We will!” and quite another thing to do it.  But the new covenant does not depend on man’s faithfulness to God, but on God’s faithful promise to man …The law could not change any human heart.  Only God’s grace can do that … Grace says, ‘The work is done – believe and live.’”

“The law … could never provide the power needed for obedience.  Sinful people need a new heart and a new disposition within … When a sinner trusts Christ, he receives a divine nature within.  This divine nature creates a desire to love and obey God.”

It also promises forgiveness for all.  “There is no forgiveness under the law because the law was not given for that purpose … By the law is knowledge of sin … It is only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ that forgiveness is possible to all who will call on Him.”

Father, thank You for the divine nature You placed within me when I accepted Your Son’s sacrifice for me on the cross and His taking on of my sins.  I could never desire to love and obey You without it, and I could never have forgiveness.  What an incredible gift!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford