Hebrews 13:20-21  New International Version (NIV)

Benediction and Final Greetings

²⁰ Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, ²¹ equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The Blood of the Eternal Covenant

(Hebrews 13:20-21)

I.    The Particulars of the Eternal Covenant

A. It is not a covenant of Works (Gen 2:15-17; Deut 28)

B. It is not a covenant of Time (v. 20)

II.  The Parties of the Eternal Covenant

A. God, The Father, and God, The Son, Made the Covenant

                                  (1Pet 1:18-20; Heb 1:5-13)

B. God, The Holy Spirit, Reveals the Covenant (1Cor 2:9-10)

III. The Parameters of the Eternal Covenant

A. God, The Father would Send His Son into the World

                                                  (John 3:16; Heb 10:5)

B. God, The Son would Suffer His Wrath for the World

                                              (Isaiah 53:4-5; Phil 2:8-11)

C. God, The Holy Spirit would Seal His Disciples in the World

                                               (Eph 1:13; 2Cor 1:21-22)

 IV.  The Power of the Eternal Covenant

A. God’s Promise (Gal 3:17; Titus 1:2; Heb 6:17-18)

B. Jesus’ Blood (v. 20; Rom 5:9; Eph 2:12-13; Jn 1:7)

V.  The Partaking of the Eternal Covenant

A. It is Offered by Grace (2Timothy 1:9)

       B. It is Received by Faith (vv. 20-21; Rom 3:23-25)