The characteristic of the Pharisees under the Old Covenant was summed up by what Jesus said: “Do as they say, not as they do” (Matthew 23:3). Under the New Covenant, however, we are instructed to pay close attention to our life (first) and (then) to our teaching (I Timothy 4:16). And the standard for our…
Jesus identified Himself as “the Son of Man” to set an example for us. The New Covenant is based on Jesus’ blood of forgiveness, which is better than the blood of Abel, Moses, Elisha, etc., which cries for vengeance. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is knowing something as the work of God, and still speaking…
