THE GLORIOUS NEW COVENANT

The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle God offers is deliverance from sin, contrasting this with the common focus on healing from all sicknesses. He argues that the New Covenant promises salvation *from* sin, not just forgiveness after the fall. The sermon uses examples from Genesis and Matthew to illustrate that sin, such as anger and lust, is a direct path to spiritual death, a warning the devil contradicts by suggesting these actions are harmless.

The sermon explains the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. A core tenet of the New Covenant is that believers are under grace, meaning sin cannot rule over them, and God promises not to remember their past sins. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness requires confession to the Lord, and that God's mercy covers all past failures, which believers must then extend to others.

The New Covenant reveals that God is revealed to us as a personal Father, accessible through the Holy Spirit. Unlike the old covenant, where one might feel they needed to be mature or knowledgeable to approach God, the New Covenant allows even the newest believer to approach God intimately, like a child speaking to a father. This intimate relationship provides the security to live without anxiety, as we trust that our Heavenly Father cares for every need.

The sermon explains that the New Covenant promises believers both the desire and the ability to do God's will, which is accomplished through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Hebrews 8 and Philippians 2:13, the speaker emphasizes that God works within us to produce a passionate desire and the strength to obey. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to live with eternity in view, trusting that God can restore even years perceived as lost, as demonstrated by the Apostle Paul.

The speaker argues that true entry into the New Covenant requires discipleship, which is more than just knowing how to escape hell. He emphasizes that discipleship involves prioritizing Christ above all earthly relationships—father, mother, wife, and children. This submission means that if Christ commands something, it must take precedence over the wishes of family members.

The central message is that true discipleship requires constantly taking up the cross by dying to one's own will, which is more critical than merely reading the Bible daily. This daily self-denial allows the life of Jesus to become manifest in our character, leading to a life where God uses us to bring living water and blessing to others. This process of being delivered to death is how the life of Christ is made evident through us.