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The concept of First covenant in Christianity

The First covenant in Christianity represents various interpretations across denominations. It primarily refers to the initial agreement established by Moses, including laws and sacrificial rituals, and highlights a focus on retributive justice. Protestantism views it as an original agreement between God and humanity that emphasized the law of works, which was later replaced by a new covenant of grace. In Early Christianity, it signifies the foundational agreements made with Israel and emphasizes the relationship between God and His people before the promise of salvation through faith in Christ.

Synonyms: First promise

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Christian concept of 'First covenant'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This phrase describes an agreement, and the text mentions the first covenant and the practices associated with it, like eating with Gentiles.[1] (2) This phrase refers to the first covenant, which was given to the children of Israel after a period of 434 years, as stated in the text.[2] (3) The agreement between God and Israel, marking the foundation of the Jewish faith before the coming of Christ.[3] (4) Refers to the original agreements made between God and the Israelites, contrasting with the new promise of salvation through faith in Christ.[4] (5) The initial agreement or promise made by God with the patriarchs, forming the foundation of the relationship between God and His people before the advent of a new covenant.[5]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This term refers to a period when the purity of God's nature was joined with the rigors of His justice, as opposed to the second covenant.[6] (2) The original agreement between God and humanity, which if upheld would have prevented the need for redemption.[7] (3) The original agreement established by God with humanity, which emphasized the law of works, later superseded by a new covenant of grace.[8]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures

(1) The initial agreement where the spirit which spake by the Prophets did not find a place of rest among that rebellious people, according to the text.[9] (2) The original agreement made with Israel, represented as wearing a veil of obscurity.[10]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The initial agreement established by Moses that included the laws and sacrificial rituals but was limited to retributive justice.[11]