Have Unshakable Faith in the Kingdom - THE KINGDOM IS BASED ON LEGAL COVENANTS

So far we have learned how each covenant is connected to the Messianic Kingdom and how the Kingdom is solidly based on legal agreements. The Edenic promise guarantees that Jehovah will use the offspring of the woman to make his purpose for the earth and mankind succeed. The Abrahamic covenant explains who the offspring would be and what role that offspring would have.

The Davidic covenant gives more details about the family line of the Messiah.  That covenant also gives Jesus the right to rule over the earth forever.  The covenant for a priest like Melchizedek guarantees that the offspring would serve as a priest.  But Jesus will not be alone in helping humans to become perfect.  There are others who have been appointed  to serve as kings and priests. Where would they come from?  That will be discussed in the next article.

SOME EXPRESSIONS EXPLAINED

* Messianic Kingdom: God's government ruled by Christ and the 144,000 anointed Christians

 Characters of Genesis 3:15

* The woman: The heavenly part of Jehovah's organization that is made up of loyal spirit creatures. 

* The woman's offspring:  The primary, or main, part of the woman's offspring  is Jesus Christ.  The secondary, or additional, part refers to the 144,000 anointed Christians. The woman's offspring will completely destroy Satan and his offspring.

* The serpent: Satan the Devil

* The serpent's offspring: Spirit persons and humans who take Satan's side against God's right to rule. 

Next time: Have Unshakable Faith in the Kingdom - HOW GOD  WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSE

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