A Better Covenant – Part 6

Hebrews 8:6 But now had he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. 

Promises in 1 Corinthians: Confirmation (1Cor. 1:8); God to be faithful (1Cor. 1:9; 10:13; 1Thess. 5:24; 2Thess. 3:3; Heb. 10:23; 13:5); Christ to be our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (1Cor. 1:30); Unlimited blessings (1Cor. 3:21-23; Eph. 1:3); Judgeship of saints (1Cor. 6:2-3); Nine spiritual gifts (1Cor. 12:8-11); Baptism in one body (1Cor. 12:13); Eternal love (1Cor. 13:8); Perfection (1Cor. 13:10; 1Pet. 5:10); We shall know as known (1Cor. 13:12; 15:35-54); Putting down of rebellion on earth (1Cor. 15:24-28; Eph. 1:10; Rev. 21-22); Destruction of death (1Co. 15:26).

Promises in 2 Corinthians: All promises true (2Cor. 1:20); Removal of blindness when the heart turns to God (2Cor. 3:16); Liberty (2Cor. 3:17; Gal. 5:13); Transformation (2Cor. 3:18); Constant physical degeneration and spiritual renewal (2Cor. 4:16-17); New creation work (2Cor. 5:17-18; Eph. 4:24; Heb. 8:10-12); Divine fellowship (2Cor. 6:16; Heb. 8:10; Jas. 4:8; 1Jn. 1:7; Rev. 3:20); Divine reception (2Cor. 6:17); Divine Fatherhood (2Cor. 6:18; Matt. 7:11; Luke 11:13; Heb. 12:5-10); Riches (2Cor. 8:9); Bountiful reaping (2Cor. 9:6); All sufficiency (2Cor. 9:8); Eternal righteousness (2Cor. 9:9); Increased righteousness (2Cor. 9:10); Enrichment in all things (2Cor. 9:11); Spiritual weapons (2Cor. 10:4-5; Eph. 6:10-18); Perfect strength (2Cor. 12:9); Life by God’s power (2Cor. 13:4).

Promises in Galatians: Deliverance from the present evil world (Gal. 1:4); Abraham’s blessing (Gal. 3:14); Heirship (Gal. 3:29; Rom. 8:17; Tit. 3:7); Adoption as sons (Gal. 4:5-7, 31; Eph. 1:5); Eternal death for sin (Gal. 5:21).

Promises in Ephesians: Redemption (Eph. 1:7, 14; Col. 1:14; Tit. 2:14; Heb. 2:9-15; 9:11-15); Restitution of all things (Eph. 1:10; Acts 3:21; 1Cor. 15:24-28; Rev. 21:1-27); Boldness and access to God (Eph. 2:18; 3:12; Heb. 4:14-16; 10:19-23); Heavenly citizenship (Eph. 2:19; Php. 3:20); God’s infinite power (Eph. 3:20); Sealing (Eph.4:30; 1:13; John 6:27; Rom. 4:11; 2Cor. 1:22); Sanctification (Eph. 5:26; Heb. 10:10); Long life (Eph. 6:3); Soul-winning power (Eph. 6:15; 1Pet. 2:21-23).

To be continued…