new covenant

American  

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letters) (in Christian exegesis) the promises of salvation made by God to humans individually, based on divine grace rather than Mosaic Law.

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Example Sentences

Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks to thee, he gave it to them, saying: drink ye all of this; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.

From BBC

So far, the new covenant has five state sponsors - Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands - and its backers are in talks with others as well as private donors.

From Reuters

Reverend Shameka Cathey, a minister of the New Covenant Christian Church in Nashville, officiated at the ceremony before 50 vaccinated guests.

From New York Times

“We really just thought we were going to have an afternoon of rain,” said Emily Christopher, director of communications at New Covenant Church in Clyde, N.C.

From Seattle Times

Blake Stanbery, the lead pastor at New Covenant Church in Clyde N.C., said residents only had a few minutes to seek safety when floodwaters began surging down the Pigeon River.

From Washington Post