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The concept of a covenant is central to the biblical narrative, serving as a foundational theme that underscores God's relationship with humanity. In the Scriptures, a covenant is a solemn agreement or promise between God and His people, often accompanied by specific commitments and obligations. The Bible records several key covenants that God established with individuals and the nation of Israel, each revealing aspects of His character and His redemptive plan for humanity.

The Noahic Covenant

The first explicit covenant mentioned in the Bible is the covenant God made with Noah after the flood. In Genesis 9:11-13 , God promises, "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." The sign of this covenant is the rainbow, serving as a reminder of God's mercy and faithfulness to all creation.

The Abrahamic Covenant

God's covenant with Abraham marks a significant development in His plan to redeem humanity. In Genesis 12:2-3 , God promises Abraham, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." This covenant is further elaborated in Genesis 15 and 17, where God promises Abraham numerous descendants and the land of Canaan. The sign of this covenant is circumcision, symbolizing the people's consecration to God.

The Mosaic Covenant

The Mosaic Covenant, given at Mount Sinai, is a pivotal moment in Israel's history. In Exodus 19:5-6 , God declares, "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. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." This covenant includes the giving of the Law, encapsulated in the Ten Commandments, and establishes Israel as a nation set apart for God's purposes. The covenant is conditional, requiring Israel's obedience to God's commandments.

The Davidic Covenant

The covenant with David further unfolds God's redemptive plan, focusing on the establishment of a royal lineage. In 2 Samuel 7:12-13 , God promises David, "When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." This covenant points to the coming Messiah, who would reign eternally.

The New Covenant

The New Covenant, prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and fulfilled in Jesus Christ, represents the culmination of God's covenantal promises. In Luke 22:20 , during the Last Supper, Jesus declares, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you." This covenant offers forgiveness of sins and a transformed heart through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is characterized by an intimate relationship with God, accessible to all who believe in Jesus Christ.

Throughout the Bible, covenants reveal God's unwavering commitment to His people, His desire for a relationship with them, and His ultimate plan for redemption through Jesus Christ. These covenants, while distinct in their terms and conditions, collectively point to God's faithfulness and His sovereign purpose to restore creation to Himself.

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Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come to me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
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Isaiah 59:21
As for me, this is my covenant with them, said the LORD; My spirit that is on you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your seed, nor out of the mouth of your seed's seed, said the LORD, from now on and for ever.
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Greek

564. aperitmetos -- uncircumcised
... ie people standing () . [564 () literally refers to an uncircumcised foreskin, which
stands for "being of God's covenant" -- ie without the promise of His ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/564.htm - 7k

Library

The Death of Christ for his People
... securely dost, thou set the feet of God's people on the ... complete in him; that in
and through his death and ... depart and the hills be removed, the covenant of his ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/the death of christ for.htm

The Ark of his Covenant
... still. All that God doeth is still guided and directed by His eternal purpose
and His covenant pledges to His people. Stand still ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 41 1895/the ark of his covenant.htm

The Tabernacle of God with Men.
... Then will God enter into a new covenant with his people, as he has said: "Behold,
the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the tabernacle of god with.htm

Pious Parents, under Such a Dispensation, May Conclude it is Well ...
... GOD in Christ," may the Christian say; "and, in consequence of that Covenant, he
hath engaged to manage the Concerns and Interests of his People so, that all ...
/.../ii pious parents under such.htm

The Blood of the Covenant
... The covenant is for his own people; if you believe in him it is a covenant for you,
but if you reject him you can have no participation in that covenant; for ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 20 1874/the blood of the covenant.htm

"Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge"
... In the last days of this earth's history, God's covenant with His
commandment-keeping people is to be renewed. "In that day will ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 24 destroyed for lack.htm

Our Lord's Prayer for his People's Sanctification
... the altar, and the holy table, and the ark of the covenant, or whether ... unto that,
to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people." These sanctified ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/our lords prayer for his.htm

The Third vision "In Heaven"
... of the Heavenly Temple discloses the Ark of the Covenant, and speaks of the
Covenant-keeping God redeeming His pledges of blessing to His People; and tells ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the third vision in heaven.htm

"The Prophets of God Helping Them"
... "Thou shalt make no covenant with them ... Lord at the altar set up before the ruins
of His temple, realized that the line of demarcation between His people and the ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 46 the prophets of.htm

Its Nature
... As the Covenant-Head of His people, Christ was so related to them that their
responsibilities necessarily became His, and we are so related to Him that His ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/5 its nature.htm