New Covenant Superior to Old Covenant

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Point of ComparisonThe Nation of IsraelThe Body of Christ
Promise to AbrahamSame promise given to the
Nation of Israel		Fulfilled in the Church
“I will make of thee a
Genesis 12:3		“IF you will obey... and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me...a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.....”
Exodus 19:5,6.		“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a Great Nation.” a spiritual house, a holy priesthood....ye are a chosen generation, a royal [kingly] priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people...
I Peter 2:9
Both chosen
“nations”		Isa. 51:4I Peter 2:9
Kind of nationPhysicalSpiritual
Basis of citizenshipNatural birthSpiritual birth
Spiritual state of citizensSaved and lost Rom 9:6Saved only - Heb 8:10,11
Proof of citizenshipCircumcision in the flesh by human handsCircumcision of the heart by Holy Spirit
Both are the “seed of Abraham” by birth.Born “after the flesh” - “natural” seed only.Born “after the spirit” - “spiritual” seed.
Relationship to GodLoved, chosen, redeemed, adopted, as a physical nation among nations.Loved, chosen, redeemed, and adopted as a spiritual family.
Both “redeemed”Physically - from EgyptSpiritually - from sin
Both “called by God”Out of EgyptOut of the world
Covenant foundation
of nationhood		Decalogue - “Do” and live,
Disobey and die		Blood of Christ “Finished” - believe
Condition of blessingWorks - ObedienceGrace - Faith
Government or ruleWhole Mosaic EconomyWhole law of Christ
Goal - Become the true “holy nation” of God Ex 19:45Never realized - The IF never fulfilledRealized by EVERY citizen in the nation - “ye ARE”

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