12 covenant blessing in the new testament
I think there may be some confusion here!
In the Old Testament, the Mosaic Covenant (also known as the Covenant of Law) included 12 blessings that God promised to Israel if they obeyed His laws (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). However, in the New Testament, there is no specific list of 12 covenant blessings.
Instead, the New Testament emphasizes the blessings that come from being in a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Here are some key blessings that are often referred to as "covenant blessings" in the New Testament:
- Salvation: Eternal life and forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16, Romans 5:1).
- Adoption: Becoming children of God, with all the rights and privileges that come with being part of God's family (Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 3:26).
- Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: The presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives (Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19).
- New Life: A transformed life, characterized by love, joy, peace, and other fruit of the Spirit (Romans 6:4, Galatians 5:22-23).
- Heavenly Inheritance: An eternal inheritance in heaven, where believers will live with God forever (1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 9:15).
- Prayer and Intercession: The privilege of praying to God and having our prayers heard and answered (John 14:13-14, 1 John 5:14-15).
- Fellowship with God: A personal, intimate relationship with God, characterized by love, trust, and communication (1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1).
- Protection and Guidance: God's protection and guidance in times of need (Psalm 91:11, Proverbs 3:5-6).
- Answered Prayer: The promise that God will answer our prayers according to His will (John 15:7, 1 John 5:14-15).
- Victory over Sin: The power to overcome sin and live a life pleasing to God (Romans 6:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:57).
- Hope and Encouragement: The hope and encouragement that come from knowing God's promises and presence (Romans 15:4, Hebrews 13:5-6).
- Eternal Life: The promise of eternal life, where believers will live with God forever (John 3:16, 1 John 2:25).
These blessings are not exhaustive, but they represent some of the key covenant blessings that believers can experience in their relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.