Understanding Covenants in Scripture

Covenants serve as a foundational framework for understanding the Bible's overarching narrative, providing a structure that links the Old and New Testaments. The terms 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant' can be more accurately understood as the two primary covenants that shape the biblical text, illustrating God's relationship with humanity. Early Genesis introduces concepts related to covenant, such as the implicit 'covenant of works' in the Garden of Eden, where human obedience is linked to divine blessings and protection. This notion of covenant progression continues through pivotal figures like Noah and Abraham, whose agreements with God foreshadow deeper theological themes in the unfolding biblical story.