The Covenantal Principle
- A covenant is an agreement or a contract between men or between men and God.
(a) God, in grace, undertakes to do things for men.
(b) A compact or fetter-that which binds together. - Kinds of covenants in the Bible.
(a) Conditional – depends upon man.
Exod. 19:5 “If ye will obey” Formula.
(b) Unconditional – depends upon God.
Gen. 9:11 “I will” Formula.
- Not every covenant has its sign-only four.
Noahic – the rainbow
Mosaic – the Sabbath
Abrahamic – circumcision (unconditional)
Davidic – The Son