There’s a Difference

“...rightly dividing the word of truth. – 2Ti 2:15

The difference between the Old Testament and the New can sometimes be so subtle that one can be in the New Testament yet living under the paradigm of the Old. We need to know that Everything available to the Believer under the New Covenant – health, wealth, blessings, protection, deliverance, etc. – is also available in the Old… even ETERNAL LIFE!

In Lk 10:25-28, Jesus said all you have to do to get Eternal Life under the Old Testament was to fulfil the requirement; which is:  “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself!”

Under the New Testament, however, we receive Eternal Life by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn 3:16; Act 16:31).

Unfortunately, we generally receive Salvation through the New Testament route and then try to receive the other lesser blessings through the Old way.

To receive blessings under the Old, certain requirements have to be met (Ex 15:26; Lev 26:3-13; Dt 11:13; 15:5; 27:1); and indeed, not meeting those requirements incurred a curse (Dt 28:15; Mal 2:2; 3:9)! Under the New Testament, every curse is annulled (Gal 3:13) and every Blessing is pre-provided for us in Christ Jesus (2Cor 1:20; Eph 1:3).

Not knowing this distinction is what leads to wrong theology, wrong mindset… and a wrong perception of God.

Beloved, God is not withholding any blessing from you. Everything you need is already provided for in Christ Jesus. So go receive it, go get it, it’s yours. In fact, in the New Testament, “ALL THINGS ARE YOURS” (1Co 3:21).

AMEN.
More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN