Jeremiah’s Old Covenant prophecy announced God’s promise of a New Covenant in Jeremiah 31:31–34. What’s “New” about the New Covenant…? What exactly makes it new?
The New Covenant promised spiritual blessings to Israel, whereas the other covenants promised physical or earthly blessings to Israel (a nation, land, etc).
Paul said the church, the body of Christ, also receives the spiritual benefits of the New Covenant, which include the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the forgiveness of sins, knowledge of Jesus, and a new heart, 2 Corinthians 5:17.
God has given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment of our redemption, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 5:5, and Ephesians 1:13-14.
The basis of the New Covenant is the spiritual benefit of Jesus’ death for our sins and His resurrection. The New Covenant is an empowered Old Covenant, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Jeremiah 31:31-40 and Ezekiel 36:24-32.
