Redeemedbasic
According to Hebrews 8:6, the New Covenant is considered a better covenant because it is established on better promises than the Old Covenant.
Answer
True
Explanation
The chapter quotes Hebrews 8:6 to call the New Covenant a **better covenant**, established on better promises. The author uses this to argue against the idea that healing was available under the Old Covenant but not under the New. Thus, the statement reverses the chapter’s claim.\n\n**Key takeaway:** The author invokes the New Covenant’s stated superiority to support his healing argument.\n\n**Glossary:**\n- **Covenant**: A relationship or agreement understood in the text as established by God.
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