Theology for the Church The Abrahamic Covenant with Jason DeRouchie
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Jul 28, 2025 Jason DeRouchie, a Research Professor at Midwestern Seminary, delves into the Abrahamic Covenant and its influence on Christian theology. He highlights how this covenant transforms curses into blessings and connects to the New Covenant through Jesus. The conversation on Abraham's faith, the significance of circumcision, and the promise of land and offspring reveals deep theological insights. DeRouchie also discusses the shift from physical circumcision to the spiritual act of baptism, emphasizing faith as the key to experiencing God's promises.
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Foundational Role of Abrahamic Covenant
- The Abrahamic covenant is foundational, revealing God's plan to reverse the curse through Abraham's line.
- It introduces gospel hope that all nations will be blessed through Abraham's offspring.
Abraham’s Role in God’s Redeeming Plan
- Abraham inherits Adam and Noah's mission as God's royal image bearer to fill the earth with God's glory.
- God narrows focus through Shem's line culminating in Abraham to bless all scattered nations from Babel.
Two-Stage Salvation in Genesis 12
- Genesis 12 contains two commands: "Go to the land" and "Be a blessing," signaling salvation history's two salvation stages.
- Abraham is called to father one nation and bless all nations; first fulfilled in Mosaic, then in New Covenant eras.
