Christ’s new covenant is basically his will or testament (i.e., “New Testament.”) As with any will, it would not go into effect until after the death of the one who made it. While the one who made it was still alive, it would not be in force. Therefore, the Old Testament was replaced with the New Testament when Jesus died.… Read More Hebrews: When Did The New Testament Go Into Effect?

Just as the Old Testament tabernacle was physical in nature, so also the worship done within its walls focused on the physical – “food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body” – that which impacted the earthly side of man, such as our senses which would be affected by the smell of the incense, the taste of the bread, the touch of the washings.  All of this would take place “until the time of reformation.”  In other words, changes in worship would be made when the old covenant was taken away and replaced with Christ’s new covenant (Hebrews 8:6-13).  Now, worship under Christianity is spiritual in nature (John 4:21-24).  It focuses on the heart (cf. Ephesians 5:19).… Read More Hebrews: The Tabernacle