What is the covenant of Jesus?

Christian view Christians view the New Covenant as a new relationship between God and humans mediated by Jesus upon sincere declaration that one believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and God.

How do we make a covenant with God?

In making a covenant, God promises a blessing for obedience to particular commandments. He sets the terms of His covenants, and He reveals these terms to His prophets. If we choose to obey the terms of the covenant, we receive promised blessings.

In what way are Christianity and Judaism similar?

Both Judaism and Christianity make (7) a positive affirmation of the world as the arena of God’s activity, (8) as the place where people have an obligation to act ethically, and (9) which should be redeemed from injustice. Both believe in (10) a future life, as well as a doctrine of resurrection.

What does the Bible say about 2 Samuel 7?

2 Samuel 7 is God’s promise to David about his son, Solomon. It’s God’s promise that Solomon will build the Temple to God, not David, and His promise that He will be with Solomon forever no matter what.

Was Jesus the messiah predicted by the Prophets of Israel?

Of the Jews living in Palestine in the early centuries . . . relatively few accepted him as the Messiah whose coming . . .was predicted by the prophets of Israel . . . The arrival of the Messiah was to bring with it the amelioration of oppressive conditions and the restoration of Israel to its former glory. 2

Why doesn’t Judaism believe that Jesus was the Messiah?

Judaism does not believe that Jesus was the Messiah because he did not fulfill any messianic prophecies . . . The Messiah will bring universal peace . . .

What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?

Traditional Judaism and Christianity agree in principle that the Messiah will be a monarch, a descendant of King David, who will reign on his throne, and establish a global kingdom. He is sent by God and will usher in a utopian era of peace. Traditional Jewish views focus on the Messiah’s victorious reign.