Christian Covenant
Scripture Readings

Scripture Readings

Genesis 15:18--"On the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: To your descendants I have given this land, from the River Euphrates..."

Exodus 31:16-- "Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant."

Malachi 3:1--"Behold, I send My messenger,And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to Histemple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight.Behold, He is coming," Says the Lord of hosts."

2 Corinthians 1:20--"For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us."

Hebrews 6:12-14--"That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. v13. For when God mad a promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no one greater, He sore by himself, v14. saying 'Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying i will multiply you."

Books On The Topic of Covenant

The Christ of the Covenants
By O. Palmer Robertson

A definitive contribution to covenant theology from a Reformed perspective. Emphasizing the interdependence of the Old and New Testaments, Robertson examines the covenants of creation, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Christ to illustrate the progressive nature of God's redemptive plan. Readers will benefit from Robertson's balanced exposition and fair-minded interaction with other viewpoints. 308 pages, softcover from P & R.

God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology
By Michael Horton

History is replete with promises made---and broken. And the same "contract" concept is key to our understanding of Scripture, providing a foundation for core Christian beliefs. Westminster Seminary professor Horton unwinds the intricacies of covenant theology, making the complex simple and accessible as he leads believers toward a deeper understanding of crucial doctrinal themes. 224 pages, hardcover from Baker.

Sealed with an Oath: Covenant in God's Unfolding Purpose
By Paul R. Williamson

Paul R. Williamson looks at the role of the covenant concept in Scripture and the meaning of this terminology. He then sets the idea of covenant in the context of God's universal purpose, and traces the idea through Noah and the patriarchs, the nation of Israel and the kingship of David. Lastly, he shows how the new covenant is anticipated in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New.

Williamson offers new insights into key texts and issues related to the theme of covenant. He is not afraid to challenge established positions. One example is his dual-covenant approach to God's dealings with Abraham.

His robust scholarship will be appreciated by scholars, lecturers and students in theology, ministers and all who have a serious interest in the covenant concept.

Paul R. Williamson is Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia. He is the author of Abraham, Israel and the Nations and a contributor to The Land of Promise, the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology and the Dictionary of the Old Testament.

Covenant and Salvation: Union with Christ
By Michael S. Horton

Covenant Child: A Story of Promises Kept
By Terri Blackstock

* Dubbed the billion-dollar babies, Kara and Lizzie have known only squalor, neglect, and lies. Robbed of their birthright by a legal technicality, the twins are "raised" by greedy relatives. But when their stepmother finally tracks them down, she discovers two deceived and angry 18-year-olds. Can she prove her love---and will they believe in grace? 320 pages, softcover from WestBow.