You Only Have Two Commandments Christian - Michael Edwards In the New Covenant, there are only two commandments, and they bring more glory than the Ten Commandments ever could.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15 KJV
1) Jesus is a Christians high priest of the New Covenant.
but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. Heb 7:21-22 ESV
And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. Luke 22:20 ESV
In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. Heb 8:13 ESV
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 ESV
2) When the priesthood is changed, the law is changed, the commandments are different. For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. Heb 7:12 ESV
For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. Heb 7:18-19 ESV
who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter (the law) but of the Spirit. For the letter (law) kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Cor 3:6 ESV (emphasis mine)
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