It surprises most first time readers of the Bible that Jesus makes some very bold and tangible promises. Most "experts" (the majority of whom have not read the Bible, but listened to what others have said about it) believe the Bible is theoretical, ethereal, largely negative and passive (mostly outlining what we should not do). Yet as Jesus' Covenants demonstrate, the Bible is just the opposite - the Bible is bold, direct and positive. The all too common belief is that the Bible (and Jesus) make many present demands, requiring current large sacrifices, for the promise and hope of eternal blessings - no wonder so many people take the bird in the hand (the world) versus the hoped for eternal blessings But again, the opposite is true - Jesus (in his Covenants) promises current blessings for doing what is right and best for us. He makes it abundantly clear that it is a false faith that claims belief in him for eternal life without belief in, and obeying, Him here and now