Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the covenant is central to the biblical narrative, representing a solemn agreement between God and His people. Throughout Scripture, God demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness to His covenants, underscoring His steadfast love and commitment to His creation.Old Testament Covenants 1. The Noahic Covenant: After the flood, God established a covenant with Noah and all living creatures, 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. The Abrahamic Covenant: God's covenant with Abraham is foundational, promising him descendants, land, and blessing. This covenant is reiterated and expanded in Genesis 12, 15, and 17. Genesis 17:7 declares, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." 3. The Mosaic Covenant: At Mount Sinai, God gave the Law to Moses, establishing a covenant with the Israelites. This covenant included the Ten Commandments and various laws governing the community. Exodus 19:5 emphasizes, "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. The Davidic Covenant: God promised David that his throne would be established forever, a promise that finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 2 Samuel 7:16 records, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever." New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of God's covenants through Jesus Christ, who establishes a new and everlasting covenant. This new covenant is characterized by grace and truth, offering salvation to all who believe. 1. The New Covenant: Prophesied in the Old Testament (Jeremiah 31:31-34), the new covenant is inaugurated by Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus declares in Luke 22:20 , "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you." 2. God's Faithfulness: The New Testament emphasizes God's faithfulness to His promises. Hebrews 10:23 encourages believers, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." 3. The Covenant of Grace: Through Christ, believers enter into a covenant of grace, receiving forgiveness and eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." God's Unchanging Nature God's faithfulness to His covenants is rooted in His unchanging nature. Numbers 23:19 affirms, "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?" This assurance of God's faithfulness provides believers with confidence and hope, knowing that God's promises are sure and His covenant love endures forever. Torrey's Topical Textbook Deuteronomy 7:9Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Kings 8:23 Nehemiah 1:5 Daniel 9:4 Library A Covenant God God's Faithfulness His Covenant. The Everlasting Covenant of the Spirit The Book of the Covenant Strong Faith in a Faithful God The Blood of the Covenant Christ in the Covenant The Tabernacle of God with Men. The Two Covenants: the Transition Resources What is the Edenic covenant? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Abrahamic Covenant? | GotQuestions.org What is a 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 The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |