Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Safeguarding the Promise of Grace
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Oct 21, 2025 Explore the enduring nature of God's covenant promises from Noah to Abraham. Discover how the covenant with Noah safeguards grace, even amidst human rebellion like Babel. Sinclair draws parallels between God's assurances post-flood and those in Eden. The faithful lineage leading to Abram highlights God's guiding hand. Understand the significance of blessings and how covenant signs like circumcision affirm God's promises. The discussion reassures that God's faithfulness stands unwavering through generations.
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Covenant Of Grace Unfolds Through History
- God unfolds the covenant of grace through successive covenants that sustain and clarify it.
- The covenants with Noah and Abraham safeguard and develop the original promise across generations.
Noahic Covenant Confirms The Promise
- The Noahic covenant functions to confirm and preserve God's earlier covenant despite the flood.
- God promises never to repeat the flood as a way to keep the covenant of grace standing.
Echoes From Eden To The Ark
- When Noah emerges from the ark, God's words echo his words in Eden to show continuity.
- The narrative traces opposition (serpent) yet tracks a faithful seed moving toward Abram.