Why Do We Need The Covenants

Judy Beaty GREL 1003: Principals of Biblical Faith Prof. J. Gordon Eisenman 11 October 2000 Why do we need the Covenants? Could mere obedience to law bring about forgiveness of sins and salvation? God’s whole plan of salvation is promised and understood through the Covenants. Many denominations have different beliefs, however, thanks to the Covenants, all believe that the only condition for salvation that He requires is faith. These Covenants were and are still very necessary because …showed first 75 words of 1699 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1699 total…the Spirit of God in their hearts and know that His son, Jesus Christ, died so that we could experience complete and total forgiveness of our sins. Forgiveness makes all things new for us, but under the Law it was obedience. They sought to receive God’s approval by obeying his laws and serving Him. I certainly rejoice in the knowledge that God loves me and forgives me even though I “mess up” quite often.