Covenant relationship

by David Long

Israel of the Old Testament had a covenant relationship with God (Dt. 5:1-3). What did that mean? It meant that they were God's people and being God's people had responsibilities and privileges. The Gentiles did not share in the covenant (Eph. 2:12). Today God has new covenant and when one becomes a Christian (Jew or Gentile) they are in covenant relationship with God (Eph. 2:13-16). Jesus shed His blood to establish the new covenant (Matt. 26:28). Read Hebrews chapters 8-12 for an in depth study of the old covenant vs the new covenant. If we want to go to heaven we must be in covenant relationship with God. If we want our prayers to be heard we must be in covenant relationship with God. To be in covenant relationship with God one must be in Christ. How does one get into Christ? Read Gal. 3:27 and Rom. 6:3-4.