Manuscript Releases, vol. 8 [Nos. 526-663]

MR No. 541—The Covenants

Under the new covenant, the conditions by which eternal life may be gained are the same as under the old. The conditions are, and ever have been, based on perfect obedience. Under the old covenant, there were many offenses of a daring, presumptuous character, for which there was no atonement specified by law. In the new and better covenant, Christ has fulfilled the law for the transgressors of law, if they receive Him by faith as a personal Saviour. “As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God.” (John 1:12.) Mercy and forgiveness are the reward of all who come to Christ trusting in His merits to take away their sins. We are cleansed from sin by the blood of Christ Jesus our Saviour.—Letter 216, 1906, p. 2. (To “Dear Brother in Christ Jesus,” July 2, 1906.) 8MR 31.1

Released May 20, 1977.