The New Covenant
What The New Covenant means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A new relationship between God and humanity, established by Jesus through the bread and wine of the Last Supper, replacing the old covenant.
Jesus' words and actions signify its establishment, replacing the old sacrificial system with his own impending death.
Topics that use The New Covenant
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
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