As both Hebrews and Ezekiel will show this new covenant brings a unique relationship to the Holy Spirit.
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As both Hebrews and Ezekiel will show this new covenant brings a unique relationship to the Holy Spirit.
This understanding of the historical pre-fulfillment of Ezekiel 11 before the time of Christ will be crucial to understanding other portions of the book.
17 “Son of man, when the house of Israel was living in their own land, they defiled it by their ways and their deeds; their way before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman in her impurity. 18 Therefore I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. - Ezekiel 36:16-18
This prophecy is relevant. The whole fabric of Old Testament prophecy revolves around the concept of God giving His people a new heart and Spirit.
6 Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women, but do not touch any man on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the temple.
First, our love for God's law is included by election. Second, this election is both corporate and individualistic.