Are Christians Under Any Biblical Covenants?

Direct Answer

No, Christians are not under any biblical covenants.

According to Les Feldick, the covenants (Abrahamic, Davidic, Palestinian, Mosaic, and the New Covenant) were made exclusively with the nation of Israel. Believers in the Body of Christ are not a covenant people; rather, we enjoy the spiritual blessings that flow from God's fulfillment of those covenants, but we are not parties to them.

Key Scriptures

Romans 9:4 — Paul lists the covenants as one of Israel's distinct privileges, showing they belong to Israel, not the church.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Apostle Paul, in Romans 9:4-5, enumerates the special privileges given to Israel: "...who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came..." This passage clearly attaches the covenants to Israel, not to the Church. Additionally, Jeremiah 31:31-34 speaks of a New Covenant that God will make with "the house of Israel" and "the house of Judah," indicating that this covenant is also for Israel. Thus, Scripture associates covenants specifically with the nation of Israel.

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Christians and the Covenants?

Les Feldick consistently teaches that members of the Body of Christ are not under any covenant. He distinguishes the church from Israel, saying, "We are not a covenant people. We are not under a set of covenants. Israel was" (Clip 3). He explains that the covenants—Abrahamic, Davidic, Palestinian, Mosaic—were made only with Israel (Clip 3). Even the New Covenant, though yet future, is made with Israel (Clips 1, 2). Les emphasizes that while we, as Christians, are not in a covenant relationship, we enjoy the benefits of God's work on the cross, His resurrection, and the Holy Spirit, which flow out from God's covenantal dealings with Israel (Clip 1). He further notes that God's covenant promises to Israel will never be forgotten or broken (Clip 5), and that God will resume His dealings with Israel after the church is removed (Clip 7). Les affirms that Israel remains the apple of God's eye even into the eternal state (Clip 0).

What Covenants Did God Make with Israel?

Les Feldick specifically mentions the Abrahamic, Davidic, Palestinian, and Mosaic Covenants as those given exclusively to the nation of Israel (Clip 3). He also refers to the New Covenant, which is yet future, that God will make with the house of Israel (Clip 1, 2).

What Benefits Do Christians Enjoy from God's Covenants with Israel?

Although Christians are not in a covenant relationship, Les teaches that we enjoy the benefits of everything God did to fulfill His covenant with Israel. This includes the work of the cross, the resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and other blessings of the Age of Grace (Clip 1).

Will God Ever Break His Covenant Promises to Israel?

Les Feldick asserts that God's covenant promises to Israel, though seemingly broken and forgotten at times, will never be broken or forgotten. They will come to fruition because they came from God (Clip 5).

From the Teaching

Israel's Eternal Position

Les teaches that Israel retains a unique position even in the eternal state, while Christians are in an even better position.

No Covenant Relationship for the Body

Les explains that we cannot be in a covenant God makes with Israel, but we enjoy the benefits of its fulfillment, not a covenant relationship.

Final Covenant for Israel

Les identifies the New Covenant as the final covenant God will make with Israel, which is yet future.

Covenants Belong to Israel

Les explicitly states that the Grace Age Church is not a covenant people; Israel was, and they had the Abrahamic, Davidic, Palestinian, and Mosaic Covenants.

Ezekiel 37 Explained: Israel's Dry Bones Prophecy Fulfilled?

Not like that old covenant of law, but a new covenant, where no one will have to be taught the Word of God. No one will have to be told what the law commands. But under that new covenant, every Israelite will just have the heart of God within them. They will be an obedient people. They will be a people of faith and believing.

Covenants Never Broken

Les affirms that God's covenants with Israel will never be broken or forgotten, regardless of appearances.

Why Did Israel Miss the Messiah? Romans 9:25-33 Explained

We are not a covenant people like Israel was. Never buy into this covenant relationship. We are not under covenants. We are under a, what shall I say, we are under again the born ones. We have been born from above by work of the Holy Spirit the moment we believe.

Church Removed Before Israel's Covenantal Blessings

Les teaches that God cannot resume His covenant dealings with Israel until the church is taken out of the way.

Bible Verses

Romans 9:4: Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;

This verse lists covenants as a unique privilege of Israel, showing they are not given to the church.

Jeremiah 31:31: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

This verse explicitly states the recipients of the New Covenant as Israel and Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Covenant for the church?

No, Les teaches that the New Covenant is for Israel, not the church. We are not in a covenant relationship, but we enjoy the benefits of what God did to fulfill it.

What is the relationship of Christians to the covenants?

Christians are not under any covenant. We are members of the Body of Christ, with Christ as Head, but not a covenant people.

Will God fulfill His covenant promises to Israel?

Yes, God will never break or forget His covenants with Israel. They will come to fruition, and God will resume His dealings with Israel after the church is removed.

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Watch the Teaching: 8 Privileges God Gave Only to Israel — Romans 9:4 Explained