Topical Encyclopedia The concept of a covenant in the Bible is a central theme that underscores the relationship between God and humanity. A covenant, in biblical terms, is a solemn agreement or promise made by God to His people, often accompanied by specific commitments and obligations. The binding nature of these covenants highlights the seriousness and unbreakable nature of God's promises.Old Testament Covenants 1. Noahic Covenant: After the flood, God established a covenant with Noah and his descendants, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again. This covenant is marked by the sign of the rainbow. Genesis 9:11 states, "I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." 2. Abrahamic Covenant: God's covenant with Abraham is foundational, promising him descendants, land, and blessings. This covenant is unconditional and everlasting, as seen in Genesis 17:7 : "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." 3. Mosaic Covenant: Given at Mount Sinai, this covenant established the Law and was conditional upon Israel's obedience. It is detailed in Exodus 19-24, with Exodus 19:5 stating, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine." 4. Davidic Covenant: God's promise to David ensured that his lineage would endure forever, culminating in the Messiah. 2 Samuel 7:16 declares, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever." New Testament Covenant The New Covenant, prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament, is established through Jesus Christ. This covenant is characterized by the forgiveness of sins and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah 31:31-33 foretells this covenant: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah... I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people." In the New Testament, Jesus institutes this covenant at the Last Supper, as recorded in Luke 22:20 : "In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.'" Binding Nature of Covenants The binding nature of God's covenants is rooted in His unchanging character and faithfulness. Unlike human agreements, which can be broken, God's covenants are irrevocable and eternal. Hebrews 6:17-18 emphasizes this assurance: "So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged." The covenants serve as a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His people, providing a framework for understanding His redemptive plan throughout history. Nave's Topical Index Leviticus 26:1You shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither raise you up a standing image, neither shall you set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down to it: for I am the LORD your God. Nave's Topical Index Jeremiah 11:2,3 Galatians 3:15 Library God's Covenant with Abram The First Covenant Perpetual Covenants The God who Dwells with Men God's Faithfulness The Ark of his Covenant Things Pertaining to the Kingdom. Man Summoned by God's Glory and Energy The Blood of the Covenant A Spiritual Revival Resources What is Covenant Theology? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is new covenant theology? | GotQuestions.org What was the Old Covenant? | GotQuestions.org Covenant: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Covenant of God With Men: Binding Covenant of God With Men: Broken by the Jews Covenant of God With Men: Confirmed With an Oath Covenant of God With Men: Everlasting Covenant of God With Men: God Faithful To Covenant of God With Men: Punishments for Breaking of Covenant of God With Men: Repudiated by God on Account of Jews' Idolatry Covenant of Man With God: Absalom Covenant of Man With God: Israelites Covenant of Man With God: Jacob Covenant of Man With God: Jehoiada and Joash Covenant of Man With God: Joshua Covenant of Man With God: Josiah Covenant of Man With God: Nehemiah Covenant of Men With Men by a Monument Covenant of Men With Men by Giving Presents Covenant of Men With Men by Giving the Hand Covenant of Men With Men by Making a Feast Covenant of Men With Men by offering a Sacrifice Covenant of Men With Men by Salting Covenant of Men With Men: Breach of, Punished Covenant of Men With Men: Loosing the Shoe Covenant of Men With Men: Written and Sealed Covenant of the Ten Commandments Covenant with David and his House Covenant with Israel, at Horeb Covenant with the Israelites to Deliver Them from Egypt Covenant: Abraham and Abimelech Covenant: Binding, not Only on Those Who Make Them, But on Those Who are Represented Covenant: Jews With Each Other, to Serve God Covenant: King Zedekiah and his Subjects Covenant: Subjects With Sovereign Covenant: The Mosaic Law Called a Covenant The Covenant is a Covenant of Peace The Covenant: All Saints Interested In The Covenant: Blessings Connected With The Covenant: Caution Against Forgetting The Covenant: Christ, the Mediator of The Covenant: Christ, the Messenger of The Covenant: Christ, the Substance of The Covenant: Confirmed in Christ The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ The Covenant: God is Ever Mindful of The Covenant: God is Faithful To The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Covenant: Made With: David The Covenant: Made With: Isaac The Covenant: Made With: Israel The Covenant: Made With: Jacob The Covenant: Plead, in Prayer The Covenant: Punishment for Despising The Covenant: Ratified by the Blood of Christ The Covenant: Renewed Under the Gospel The Covenant: The Wicked Have No Interest In Related Terms Covenant-victim (2 Occurrences) |
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