The New-Covenant Church, a central concept in Christian theology, refers to the community of believers established through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as foretold in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where God promises to make a new covenant with his people. This new covenant is characterized by a direct, personal relationship between God and each believer, as described in Hebrews 8:10-12, where the author quotes Jeremiah to emphasize the intimate and enduring nature of this relationship. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers become part of this new-covenant community, as expressed in Ephesians 2:19-22, which describes the church as a holy temple built on the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone. As a result, the New-Covenant Church is called to embody the values and principles of the new covenant, living out its faith in obedience to God's commands and in love for one another.
Zac Poonen emphasizes that the defining characteristic of a new-covenant church is the tangible presence of God among its members. He explains that when God's spirit is active, it leads to genuine acknowledgment of His presence, resulting in transformed lives and a deep longing for holiness. Poonen
Zac Poonen emphasizes the characteristics of true New-Covenant servants and churches, highlighting that anyone can serve God if they are free from sin, mammon, and the desire to please men. He critiques the misconception that only those who abandon secular jobs can be servants of God, asserting that
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