Grace is first mentioned in Genesis 6:8,Genesis 6:8But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.Grace appears 37 times in old testament from book of Genesis to Zechariah.
Differences between the Old and New Testaments:They were written at very different timesThey were originally written in different languages (Old Testament in Aramaic and Hebrew, New Testament in Greek)The laws of the Old Testament were much more harsh. After the introduction of Christ in the New Testament, forgiveness and grace were a much heavier theme.
The word grace appears 131 times in the New Testament.
The Old Testament is the Mosaic covenant of works The New Testament is the Abrahamic covenant of grace Law of Moses: the ministration of death Gospel of Christ: the ministration of life
In the Old Testament, God is often depicted as powerful and wrathful, enforcing strict laws and punishments. In the New Testament, God is portrayed as loving and forgiving, emphasizing grace and redemption through Jesus Christ.
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'Grace' occurs 131 times in 122 verses in the KJV New Testament.
Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.
I regard New Testament as grace frow GOD.
In the New Testament, God is often depicted as more loving, forgiving, and merciful, emphasizing the concept of grace and salvation through Jesus Christ. In contrast, the Old Testament portrays God as more wrathful, judgmental, and strict, focusing on laws and consequences for disobedience.
God made many covenants in the Old Testament, but I assume you are speaking about the "New Covenant" vs the "Old Covenant" which God gave Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. The "New Covenant" or second was mentioned in the Old Testament several times as a covenant which was yet future. The "New Covenant" started in the New Testament when Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary, was buried, and was resurrected the third day. The 'Old Covenant" was by Law and the "New Covenant" was by grace.
Jonah is from the Old Testament.