0043. The Two Covenants

The Two Covenants

Galatianism was a mixture of Law and of Grace.

The Epistle to the Galatians clearly distinguishes between Law and Grace, and seeks to correct the errors of Galatianism.

The message is one which is greatly needed. There are so many Christians who desire to be under the Law, yet when they place themselves under Law, they place themselves under the curse.

We suggest the following parallelism, setting forth the two covenants, illustrated in Abraham.

THE FIRST COVENANT THE SECOND COVENANT

Law Grace

Moses Christ

Sinai Jerusalem (from above)

Ishmael Isaac

Son of Bond woman Son of Free woman

Flesh Spirit

Cannot justify Justifies

Worketh wrath Worketh peace

Shuts every mouth Opens every mouth with praise

Kills Makes alive

Brings knowledge of sin Brings knowledge of life

Separates from God Brings nigh to God

Condemnation Acceptance

Condemns the best Justifies the worst

The first covenant is likened unto Hagar, the bond-maid, and to her son Ishmael, born after the flesh–this covenant is Mount Sinai in Arabia.

The second covenant is likened unto Sarah, the freewoman and to her son Isaac, born after the promise,–this covenant is Jerusalem, which is from above.

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR