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In the Old Testament, salvation and eternal life were considered for the Jews only. In the New Testament, the salvation gift has been extended toward all mankind. Mankind has been held captive by sin ever since the Fall. The power of sin over people’s lives has been broken by the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. We are dead to sin because we are alive in Christ. We still have sinful desires because of our flesh, but because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we have the power (by the Holy Spirit) to repent and turn away from dead works and live as new creatures in Christ.