Alastair's Adversaria Covenant Overload
Dec 11, 2025
Explore the fascinating concept of covenant in Reformed theology, where it’s defined as God's gracious relationship with humanity. Dive into the covenant of redemption, revealing a divine plan that influences grace. Historical covenants are examined for their roles across time, shedding light on infant baptism debates. Alastair critiques the potential over-legalization of relationships through covenant language, likening it to the complexities of marriage. Lastly, discover how covenant grounds assurance, while other blessings enhance our spiritual experience.
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Covenant As Foundational Theological Frame
- Covenant names God's gracious relationship with humanity and is unified across salvation history in Christ.
- The covenant of works, grace, and the covenant of redemption are distinct theological constructs that frame Reformed soteriology.
Continuity Versus Dispensations
- Reformed theology emphasizes continuity and unity of God's dealings through various historical covenants as administrations of one covenant of grace.
- This approach contrasts with dispensationalism, which draws sharper divisions between eras and peoples of God.
Biblical Use Differs From Theological Use
- The New Testament rarely uses the word covenant, with Hebrews concentrating most occurrences and themes about old versus new covenants.
- Theological stipulations of 'covenant' can diverge from biblical usage without being illegitimate, but divergence merits attention.
