Playlist: diatheke (#G1242) (topic)
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek word *diatheke* (G1242) is significant in understanding the concept of covenant and testament in the New Testament. Unlike the English term "covenant," which implies a bilateral agreement between two parties, *diatheke* translates more accurately to "testament" or "will," indicating a unilateral declaration of the …
Hebrews 10:9 - Sacrificial System or Old Covenant?
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Hebrews 10:9 does not say that God's law or the Old Covenant has been done away, but that the system of animal sacrifices has been set aside for now.
Hebrews (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHebrews emphasizes the infinite superiority of Christ's priesthood and one-time sacrifice as contrasted to the repetitive Aaronic sacrifices.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe New Testament writers used the Greek word *diatheke* (G1242), which in normal Greek usage means testament or will, rather than *suntheke*, which signifies a bilateral agreement between two or more parties. *Diatheke* represents a unilateral declaration of intention, akin to a will, where a person dictates the disposal of …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek term *diatheke* (G1242) carries the dual meaning of both a testament, or will, and a covenant. In the context of Christ's actions, *diatheke* represents the New Covenant as well as a will that He established prior to His death for the forgiveness of sins. Christ, having qualified by being blameless, voluntarily offered …