Introduction to the New Testament

An introduction to the New Testament, focusing on the concept of testament (covenant) as a solemn promise from God to mankind. We contrast the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the continuity of God's grace and promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament. We see that covenant is a commitment and promise, with examples from both Old and New Testaments. Key points include humanity's creation for fellowship with God, humanity's rebellion, and the need for a Savior. We look at an overview of the structure and content of the New Testament, its authors, and the emphasis on inward transformation through the Holy Spirit, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. We cover that God relates to man through His promises, citing examples from both the Old and New Testaments. Contrasting the New and Old Testaments with the New Covenant brought about by Jesus Christ, highlighting the significance of internal transformation through the Holy Spirit. For every promise and covenant that God made with man, He always asked for a commitment. This is no difference with the New Testament Covenant, that God has made a promise to do a new work within the hearts of mankind and the commitment He asks in return is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and His work on the Cross, then the acceptance of the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the individual. This covers the promise of our Salvation now, God also has promised an even future receiving the full payment of Salvation for eternity with these the New Testament is full of what we are to do now that our Salvation is both now and future.