Bobby McDonald - Why we value the new covenant

Bobby McDonaldAugust 19, 201420mWatch on YouTube

Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker explains the significance of the New Covenant, emphasizing that it represents a profound shift from external adherence to law to internal transformation through the Holy Spirit. This new reality allows believers to have an intimate, personal relationship with God, making it possible for all to know Him directly, unlike previous covenants. The core message is that God now dwells within believers, enabling a life lived by grace rather than by keeping external laws.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Internal versus external transformationProverbs highlights that ruling one's spirit is better than capturing a city, pointing to the internal focus that distinguishes the New Covenant from the Old Covenant.

The great mystery of Christ in youColossians 1 describes the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed to the saints: Christ in you, the hope of glory, which allows God to work internally.

Moving beyond a simplistic view of the New CovenantThe speaker shares how he initially misunderstood the New Covenant as simply having God's law written on the heart rather than on stone, missing the deeper implications for daily Christian life.

God's promise in Jeremiah 31God promised through Jeremiah to make a new covenant unlike the one Israel broke, writing His law on their hearts and forgiving their iniquities.Jeremiah 31:31–34

Intimate fellowship with GodUnlike the Old Testament where only priests could enter the holy of holies, the New Covenant grants all believers direct, intimate fellowship with God.

Sin shall not be master over youRomans 6:14 teaches that believers are under grace rather than law, meaning sin no longer has mastery because the Living God dwells inside to live out a godly life.Romans 6:14

Attaining inner victory and restThe New Covenant offers the possibility of growing consistently into the image of Christ and walking in joy and rest, achieving an inner victory impossible under the old system.

The local church as a true familyThe New Covenant brings believers together into a spiritual family where they use their gifts to build one another up, creating a bond thicker than blood.

Looking at evangelism through God's perspectiveWhile evangelism from man's perspective focuses purely on rescuing the lost from destruction, God's perspective also centers on gaining a mature, godly bride for Jesus.

The priority of discipleship over rapid numbersThe church should prioritize discipleship, mutual care, and growing into the image of Christ so that Jesus receives a wonderful bride rather than an ungodly one.

Closing prayer of gratitude and commitmentThe speaker leads a prayer thanking God for the incredible work of the New Covenant and asking for the grace to press on in spiritual growth together.

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Bobby McDonald - Why we value the new covenant

Bobby McDonald · August 19, 2014 · 20m

The Holy Spirit Becoming like Him

Summary

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

The great mystery of Christ in youColossians 1 describes the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed to the saints: Christ in you, the hope of glory, which allows God to work internally.

God's promise in Jeremiah 31God promised through Jeremiah to make a new covenant unlike the one Israel broke, writing His law on their hearts and forgiving their iniquities.Jeremiah 31:31–34

Intimate fellowship with GodUnlike the Old Testament where only priests could enter the holy of holies, the New Covenant grants all believers direct, intimate fellowship with God.

The local church as a true familyThe New Covenant brings believers together into a spiritual family where they use their gifts to build one another up, creating a bond thicker than blood.

Closing prayer of gratitude and commitmentThe speaker leads a prayer thanking God for the incredible work of the New Covenant and asking for the grace to press on in spiritual growth together.

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