The New Covenant and the Scriptures
The first Christians were people who loved and respected the Jewish scriptures as their highest legacy but were later willing to add a further 27 books to that legacy. We usually call the older scriptures ‘the Old Testament’ while we call this 27 book addition to the Jewish scriptures ‘the New Testament’. It is not the most accurate description but it shows how early Christians saw the contrast between the ‘Old’ and the ‘New’.
It has been my main life-work to read, and study and think about these ancient writings, and then to attempt to share my discoveries with others. I am never more content than when I have a quiet moment and an open Bible on my lap. For much of my life too, I have been engaged in preaching and teaching the living truths of this book. This has given me a wide circle of friends in the UK and throughout the world. This website is really dedicated to them. They have encouraged and challenged and sometimes disagreed but I delight in this fellowship of Christ-honouring Bible lovers.
Please browse these pages and explore the highways and by-ways of the website. There is ‘gold’ here. If you feel a fellow-spirit come and join us in our discussion forums, and let’s learn together as we explore the wonders of the New Covenant.
Ron Bailey, September 2014
