2.41 Stephen Wellum • Reading • "What is Progressive Covenantalism? Part 2"
Sep 18, 2023
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Stephen Wellum, an expert in biblical covenants, discusses the progression of covenants in the Bible, the significance of the Mosaic Covenant, the anticipation of the Davidic king, the fulfillment of God's covenant promises by Jesus, the relationship between Israel and the church, and the nature of the church as God's new covenant people.
The New Covenant established by Jesus Christ fulfills the previous covenants and their promises, providing a permanent and unbreakable covenant.
The church, comprising both Jews and Gentiles, is the recipient of all God's promises in Christ and receives the blessings of the new covenant in principle.
Deep dives
God's Promise to Bring Forth Abraham's Seed
God continues his unilateral resolve to keep his promise to bring forth Abraham's seed, now more specifically, a Davidic king, who will reign under God over the whole world.
The Message of the Prophets and the Anticipation of a New Covenant
The Old Testament covenants, including the covenant with Moses and the covenant with David, point forward to a better covenant, known as the new covenant. The old covenants make demands that cannot be fulfilled, and they anticipate the need for a permanent, unbreakable new covenant.
The Fulfillment of Covenants in Christ
Christ fulfills all the previous covenants and their promises as the eternal Son of God. He fulfills the role of the Davidic king, the true Israel, the seed of Abraham, and the last Adam. In Christ, all the promises and typological patterns of the previous covenants find their fulfillment.
The Church as the Recipient of All God's Promises
The church, comprising both believing Jews and Gentiles, is the recipient of all of God's promises in Christ. The church is part of the one people of God over time, a new creation that remains forever. In Christ, the church receives all of God's promises, and all the blessings of the new covenant are applied to the church in principle.
The biblical covenants which give shape to Scripture finally culminate in the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. What does this mean for the church, God's New Covenant people?
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