Old covenant vs new covenant chart
Here is a chart comparing the Old Covenant and the New Covenant:
Old Covenant (Mosaic Covenant)
- Established: Exodus 19-24, 34:27-28
- Parties: God and Israel
- Terms:
- Israel would obey God's laws (Exodus 19:5-6, Leviticus 18:5)
- Israel would be God's special possession (Exodus 19:5-6)
- Israel would be separated from other nations (Exodus 19:6)
- Punishment for disobedience: Death (Leviticus 24:15-16, Deuteronomy 17:2-7)
- Blessings for obedience: Prosperity, peace, and protection (Deuteronomy 28:1-14)
- Mediator: Moses
- Sacrifices: Animal sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7)
- Temple: The Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31, 35-40)
New Covenant (Covenant of Grace)
- Established: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:6-13
- Parties: God and believers (Jews and Gentiles)
- Terms:
- Believers would trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior (John 1:12, Acts 16:31)
- Believers would be indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
- Believers would be united with God and with each other (Ephesians 2:11-22, Colossians 3:1-4)
- Punishment for disobedience: None (Romans 8:1, 1 John 1:9)
- Blessings for obedience: Eternal life, joy, and peace (John 3:16, Romans 5:1-5)
- Mediator: Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 8:6)
- Sacrifices: The sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:11-28, 10:1-14)
- Temple: The body of believers (1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:19-22)
Some key differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant include:
- The Old Covenant was based on obedience to the law, while the New Covenant is based on faith in Jesus Christ.
- The Old Covenant had animal sacrifices, while the New Covenant has the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
- The Old Covenant had a mediator (Moses), while the New Covenant has Jesus Christ as the mediator.
- The Old Covenant had a temple (the Tabernacle), while the New Covenant has the body of believers as the temple.
I hope this chart helps!