This message explains the nature of the second covenant, initiated by God the Father to restore humanity through the redemptive work of God the Son. Because the covenant is made exclusively between God and God, it is flawless and unbreakable. Humanity’s only role is to accept the salvation provided through Christ’s death and resurrection. Entering this covenant requires being born again by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus affirmed the authority of the Old Testament and upheld the established divisions of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. While He fulfilled the sacrificial laws, the moral commandments remain in effect, not as a means of salvation, but as the expression of God’s character and our redeemed life in Christ. The Mosaic Law never saved anyone, yet obedience reflects righteousness and reverence toward God.

Scripture affirms that God shows no favoritism. Any person who fears the Lord and practices righteousness is accepted by Him. Jesus Christ is unchanging and His standards throughout the Bible are consistent. Paul warned believers of severe consequences for willful sin after receiving truth, emphasizing the seriousness of disobedience.

God’s unchanging character is also seen in His dealings with Israel. Their neglect of tithes brought judgment and curses, illustrating that breaking divine law places a person under spiritual bondage. Restoration requires repentance, renunciation of sin, and submission to God’s Word. Deliverance is not a temporary cleansing, but a life of disciplined obedience.

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Yours in Christ,

Pastor John S. Torell