Hermeneutics I Ch. 14

Question 1

New Covenant aka Eternal Covenant

Answer 1

Launched on the day of Pentecost
Known as the New Testaments
Forgiveness and restoration thorugh Jesus Christ
A fellowship with God

Question 2

Principle Conditions of the New Covenant

Answer 2

1. Faith in the death of Jesus
2. Jesus Burial
3. Jesus’s resurrection of the Messiah

Question 3

Abrahamic Covenant

Answer 3

Promises Land
3 Seeds of Abraham
1. Physical: descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, 12 tribes
2. Physical Spiritual: descendants who have the same faith as Abraham
3. Spiritual: Gentiles, not of physical seed but of spiritual seed

Question 4

Tangible Promises

Answer 4

1. The return and restoration to the land are a blessing to the Jews.
2. There will be a permanent forgiveness of sin.
3. The promise of the indwelling of the holy spirit, granted to both Jews and Gentiles

Examples

1. Eternity in God’s family.
2. End of suffering. God promises to heal.
3. Transformation by the Holy Spirit
4. God’s presence and strength. God promises to be with believers providing strength and support.
   He promises another

Question 5

Transferable Promises

Answer 5

Transferable promises are the foundation of faith that provides a tangible sense of security and hope

Question 6

Two Important Facts of the Church

Answer 6

1. Nowhere in Scripture is the church seen as the extension of Israel.
2. Neither is the church nominated or given the name of Israel. Are not two of one.