The Way, The Truth, and The Life: Navigating Covenant Questions with Grace

Brothers and sisters, if you’ve been in the field, you know that the best conversations—the ones that truly move the Spirit—are never the easy ones. They are the conversations that require us to dig into the deep end of the scriptures, to wrestle with doctrine, and to truly understand the foundation of our faith.

This week, I was studying some material that really got me thinking about the covenants, the nature of righteousness, and what it means to follow the Savior. It’s the kind of material that makes you want to pull out your scriptures, grab a cup of coffee, and just *ponder*.

A major question came up regarding the relationship between the Old Covenant and the New. Specifically, the question of whether a path to heaven—a form of justification—could exist for Jewish people after Christ, based on their righteousness under the Old Covenant. It’s a weighty topic, one that requires us to be both doctrinally precise and deeply compassionate.

When we listen to these discussions, it’s easy to get lost in the nuances of theology—dispensationalism, covenant theology, the specifics of the Law. But what I kept coming back to, what I felt the Spirit was trying to emphasize, was the absolute centrality of Jesus Christ. As the speaker pointed out with clarity: no person who rejects Jesus as the Messiah is right with God.

This isn't meant to make us feel anxious, friends. If anything, I hope it makes us feel *secure* in the Savior! We are taught that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. When we put our trust in Him, we step into the New Covenant He established. We are no longer under the shadow of the old system, but under the perfect, redeeming grace of the Atonement.

It’s a beautiful reminder that while God has an unfolding, magnificent plan for His people—a plan that includes the descendants of Abraham—that plan culminates, and is perfected, through the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understands that we are called to follow the Savior, not just study the scriptures that point to Him.

This kind of deep study is exactly what makes being an internet missionary possible. We can’t just rely on what we *think* we know; we have to be prepared to answer the hardest questions with clarity, humility, and love. It’s a skill we all need to hone.

A Bite-Sized Mission Prep Skill: Handling Covenant Questions

If you’re preparing for the field, or just wanting to strengthen your discipleship at home, remember this: When faced with a difficult doctrinal question, don't try to give the perfect, exhaustive answer immediately. Instead, validate the questioner first. Start with, "That is a profound and important question that deserves careful study." Then, pivot back to the core testimony: "What I know with absolute certainty, and what the Spirit confirms to me, is that Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father." This shows respect for their inquiry while keeping the focus firmly on the Gospel.

Where to Deepen Your Study

If these discussions on covenants and the nature of Christ resonate with you, I highly recommend diving into the materials available through LivingBook. The social scripture study layer, especially the scripture_insight community feed, is incredible for seeing how others are wrestling with these same difficult passages. It’s a wonderful place to learn from the collective wisdom of the Saints.

For those of you who are ready to take the next step in your understanding, I encourage you to join a Book Club or a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sitting with fellow disciples, sharing insights, and building up the Body together.

Keep the Spirit taught, keep learning, and know that no matter where you are—whether you’re across the street or across the world—you can be an internet missionary.