Renewing Your Mind What Is a Covenant?
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Dec 11, 2025 J.V. Fesko, a theological expert from Reformed Theological Seminary, unpacks the fascinating realm of covenant theology. He uses striking imagery, like the marriage supper of the Lamb, to illustrate God’s covenantal promises. Listeners discover how Israel's unfaithfulness contrasts with Christ's redemptive role, creating a vibrant narrative across the Bible. Fesko discusses covenant characteristics and the significance of sacrifices, shedding light on how varying covenants intertwine God's relationship with humanity. It's a compelling journey through the divine agreement!
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Scripture As Covenantal Marriage
- Covenant language frames the Bible's story as a marriage between God and his people.
- J.V. Fesko connects Eden, Israel, and Christ as stages in God's covenantal marriage to redeem a faithless bride.
Zoom Out To See Covenant Unity
- Stepping back reveals the big picture of covenantal salvation across Scripture.
- Getting too close to individual covenants can obscure how they fit together in redemptive history.
Study Covenants In This Order
- Study the covenant of redemption, covenant of works, then covenant of grace to grasp classic covenant theology.
- Follow with study of covenant signs and the doctrine's implications for the church.
