Although this Covenant hath been differently and variously administred in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
Although this Covenant has been differently and variously administered in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
Changes from Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 7.5
Although this Covenant was hath been differently and variously administred in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the time of the Gospel: Under the Law, it was administred by Promises, Prophecies, Sacrifices, Circumcision, the Paschal Lamb, and other Types and Ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all fore-signifying Christ to come: which were, that time, sufficient and efficacious, through flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the operation of the Spirit, to instruct build up the Elect in Faith in the Promised Messiah, by whom they had full remission sins, eternall Salvation: account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
This Covenant was differently administred in the time of the Law, and in the time of the Gospel: Under the Law, it was administred by Promises, Prophecies, Sacrifices, Circumcision, the Paschal Lamb, and other Types and Ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all fore-signifying Christ to come: which were, for that time, sufficient and efficacious, through the operation of the Spirit, to instruct and build up the Elect in Faith in the Promised Messiah, by whom they had full remission of sins, and eternall Salvation: and is called, the Old Testament.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 7.5
Although this Covenant hath been differently and variously administred in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
Although this Covenant was has been differently and variously administered in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the time of the Gospel: Under the Law, it was administered by Promises, Prophecies, Sacrifices, Circumcision, the Paschal Lamb, and other Types and Ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all fore-signifying Christ to come: which were, that time, sufficient and efficacious, through flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the operation of the Spirit, to instruct build up the Elect in Faith in the Promised Messiah, by whom they had full remission sins, eternal Salvation: account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
This Covenant was differently administered in the time of the Law, and in the time of the Gospel: Under the Law, it was administered by Promises, Prophecies, Sacrifices, Circumcision, the Paschal Lamb, and other Types and Ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all fore-signifying Christ to come: which were, for that time, sufficient and efficacious, through the operation of the Spirit, to instruct and build up the Elect in Faith in the Promised Messiah, by whom they had full remission of sins, and eternal Salvation: and is called, the Old Testament.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized) (1658), Paragraph 7.5
Although this Covenant has been differently and variously administered in respect of Ordinances and Institutions in the time of the Law, and since the coming of Christ in the flesh; yet for the substance and efficacy of it, to all its spiritual and saving ends, it is one and the same; upon the account of which various dispensations, it is called the Old and New Testament.
Under the Gospel, when Christ, the substance, was exhibited, the Ordinances in which this Covenant is dispensed, are the Preaching of the Word, and the Administration of the Sacraments of Baptisme, and the Lords Supper: Which, though fewer in number, and administred with more simplicity, and lesse outward glory; yet, in them, it is held forth in more fulnesse, evidence, and spirituall efficacy, to all Nations, both Jews and Gentiles; and, is called the New Testament. There are not therefore Two Covenants of Grace, differing in substance, but one and the same, under various dispensations.
Did all these Sacrifices and other Types, and Ordinances by which the Covenant of Grace was administerd before our Saviours Incarnation, adumbrate, and foresignifie Christ to…
