"A BETTER COVENANT"

• Introduction
  
  1. Hebrews 7:22
     Jesus is the "surety of a better covenant".
  2. Hebrews 8:6
     Jesus is the "mediator of a better covenant", but why is it better?

1. The New Covenant Perfects
   
   1. The Old Law Lacked In Perfection
      
      1. Hebrews 7:19
      2. Hebrews 9:9
      3. Hebrews 10:1
   2. Perfection Came By Christ
      
      1. Hebrews 10:12,14
      2. Hebrews 5:9, James 1:25
2. The New Covenant Bears The Seal Of The Blood Of Christ
   In order for a contract to be legally binding in many states, it must bear the seal of the court upon it. No covenant is in force without some seal of dedication.
   
   1. Old Testament Sealed With Animal Blood
      
      1. Exodus 24:8
      2. Hebrews 9:18-20
   2. New Testament Sealed with Christ's Blood
      
      1. Hebrews 9:12
      2. Hebrews 10:26-29
      3. Matthew 26:28
3. The New Covenant Remits Sin
   
   1. The Impossibility Of Remission Under Old Law
      1. Hebrews 10:1-4
      2. Hebrews 10:11
   2. Sins Remitted Under New Law
      1. Hebrews 10:10, 12
      2. 1 John 1:9
      3. 1 John 3:5
4. The New Covenant Justifies
   
   1. No One Ever Justified By Keeping The Law Of Moses
      1. Acts 13:32-39
      2. Romans 3:20,28
      3. Galatians 2:16; 3:11; 5:4
   2. Justification Acheived Only In Christ
      1. Galatians 3:24
      2. Romans 5:1, 9
5. The New Covenant Excels In Glory
   
   1. 2 Corinthians 3:7-11
   2. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

• Conclusion
  
  1. Galatians 4:21
     Truly, the New Covenant is far better than the old! With this knowledge, none should "desire to be under the law".
  2. Hebrews 10:9
     With the second, and better, covenant in place, the first has been done away.