FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

  Jesus and Ibrahim representing the two convenants  By Edward Matulanya  According to the Roman Catholic Church. In Catholic theology, covenants are sacred agreements between God and humanity. The two major covenants are the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Here’s a detailed description with references from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and the Holy Bible. 1. Old Covenant The Old Covenant refers to the agreement God made with the people of Israel, beginning with Abraham and fully revealed through Moses and the Law (Torah). It established a relationship of faithfulness, obedience, and worship between God and His chosen people, with promises of blessings and guidance. The Old Covenant prepared humanity for the coming of Christ. According to Holy Bible, (Genesis 17:7) “I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you.” Al...