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because its "newer" than the "old"

The Greek word for 'testament' is the same word as 'covenant'. The New Testament is so-named because it contains the fulfillment of what was predicted and prefigured in the old covenant, especially the coming of the Messiah.

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Testament is another way of saying 'Covenant.' God gave His covenant to the House/Congregation/Church of Israel with physical laws to guide them and making them a model to all peoples. The 'New' Testament is the completion of much in the Old and the coming, life and death of Jesus our Messiah. He came to 'announce' the Kingdom of God and establish His Church with the Holy Spirit released into the world again, to train the 'firstfruits' in this government which will begin at HIs 2nd Coming - Millennial Rule.

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