[George]

Originally Posted by chette777

George,

Can you explain the difference between the New Covenant found only 4 times in the Bible once in the OT and thrice in Hebrews only. And "New Testament" found only in the NT three times in the Gospel books and twice in Paul's writings and once in Hebrews.

What is the difference between a covenant and a testament? Newer translations change new testament to new covenant.

Great Study on Biblical dispensations

Aloha brother Chette,

Believe it or not - I never gave this issue much thought. I will look into it (when I find the time). In the meantime sister Jassy may be on to something:

A "Covenant" is an "agreement" between two parties {All of God's "Covenants" emanate ONLY from God - they are NOT agreements "hammered out" between two individuals}

A "Testament" is a "testimony" declaring the "WILL" of the "Testator".

Could it be: that the "New Testament" is God's declaration to the world - as to WHO the Lord Jesus Christ is; and WHAT He has DONE?

While the "New Covenant" would be God's NEW "covenant" with those individuals who have BELIEVED the RECORD in the "New Testament" and who have RECEIVED the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour?

Like I said, I haven't given the issue much thought, so I wouldn't take what I have said here as the "final word" from yours truly. Good question though.