Category: Covenant Theology

February 17, 2025

Abraham and the Old Testament Land Promise

Abrahamic Covenant, Covenant Theology

The Bible asserts that God’s promise of the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants has been fulfilled. Key passages from the Old and New Testaments confirm that Israel received this land historically, while the ultimate inheritance is seen in Christ and His Church, reflecting a greater spiritual reality.

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Explaining the Book
December 23, 2024

Davidic Covenant in the Bible

Covenant Theology, David

The Davidic Covenant, detailed in 2 Samuel 7:8-16, is God’s unconditional promise to King David, ensuring his royal lineage and the coming Messiah. It emphasizes a great name, peace for Israel, and an everlasting throne. Ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, it reflects God’s grace, sovereignty, and the hope of a lasting kingdom.

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Explaining the Book
December 7, 2024

Difficult Questions for Dispensationalism

Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Hermeneutics

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology represent two distinct systems of biblical interpretation, especially regarding the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, God’s covenants, and eschatology. Here are several questions that may challenge Dispensationalists but align more seamlessly with the framework of Covenant Theology. These questions often expose tensions in the Dispensational framework, while Covenant Theology…

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Explaining the Book
December 7, 2024

The Abrahamic Covenant: Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (Pedo- and Credo-baptist)

Abrahamic Covenant, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism

The Abrahamic Covenant is foundational to God’s redemptive plan, illustrating His promises to Abraham regarding land, offspring, and blessing. Dispensationalists interpret it as specific to ethnic Israel with future fulfillment, while Covenant Theology sees it fulfilled in Christ, uniting Israel and the Church, and extending its blessings to all believers.

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Explaining the Book
December 6, 2024

Federal Headship: Adam’s vs. Christ’s

Covenant Theology

Christ serves as the head of the redeemed, distinct from Adam’s universal headship over humanity. In Adam, all inherit sin and condemnation, while in Christ, only believers receive justification and eternal life. This distinction underscores the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation, highlighting the doctrine of particular redemption for the elect.

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Explaining the Book

Category: Covenant Theology

Abraham and the Old Testament Land Promise

Davidic Covenant in the Bible

Difficult Questions for Dispensationalism

The Abrahamic Covenant: Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (Pedo- and Credo-baptist)

Federal Headship: Adam’s vs. Christ’s