Genesis 2:16-17 Hosea 6:7
A Chart Concerning
Covenant Theology
Adamic Covenant
Deut. 18:18; Psalm "Sacraments" of Probation: 2:6-12; Daniel 7:13; The Tree of Life, The Tree of Micah 5:2; Zech. 13:7; the Knowledge of Good and Isaiah 9:6; Evil, The Sabbath, and Paradise Jeremiah 31:31ff.
Genesis 3:15; Jeremiah 31:31ff
Covenant: Hebrew — tyrIB—. berith Greek — diaqh,kh diatheke “...to cut" a covenant.” “Obedience renders Blessing or Curse” An agreement or pact between two parties.
Genesis 1-2 Psalm 96:5; 136:5
The Fall
Eternity Past
of
First Adam
“Law”
Noahic Covenant
Circumcision as the sign of the Covenant is inaugurated, symbolizing Regeneration.
Mark 1:4; Luke 3:3; John 1:6 God invokes a covenant lawsuit through John the Baptist against the wayward Israelites, requiring a baptism of repentance in view of the coming King.
Fulfillment of New Covenant Signs: Lord's Supper and Baptism. Baptism Symbolizes Regeneration.
Gen. 15:18 Gen. 17:1ff Jer. 34:17-20 Heb. 9:15-20
Exo. 24:8 Deut. 5:2-3 Exo. 19-24 Deut. 9:9-11 Gal. 3:17
Rest foreshadowed Psalm 89:3 2 Sam. 5:3 2 Sam. 7:14 1 Kings 11:13ff 1 Kings 8-9 1 Chron. 23:25
Abrahamic Covenant
Mosaic Covenant
Davidic Covenant
Passover
The Covenant of Redemption
Redemption Work
The LAW:
The reflection of the attributes and character of God, binding all men to conformity in character and conduct. EXODUS 20:1-17
B
y divine oath the Son is consigned to the covenant by the Father, and the Father is bound by His Word to fulfill the needs of the Son for Covenant work through the Spirit. This is the Predestination and Election motif of men redeemed as a bride for Christ. (Romans 8:29-30; 9:1324; Ephesians 1:3-11; Revelation 13:8) © July, 2003 A Puritan’s Mind, www.apuritansmind.com
White arrows signify the interaction of covenant and law. “Time” Begins
Genesis 1:26-28 Paradise: The Cultural Mandate to subdue the earth. Romans 5:12 Believers and Unbelievers included in Adam's Federal Headship.
Commencement: Innocence, Probation,
and the Fall.
Luke 1:71-73; Luke 1:5455; Mark 10:13; Acts 15; 21; Acts 16:21; Hebrews 8 (Jer 31:31) Mal. 3:1; Acts 3:35-26
New Covenant "Promise" as Fulfilled in
Jesus Christ
Second Adam “Fulfilled Law” 1 Cor. 15:45
Covenant of Redemption Fulfilled
"...least to the greatest..."
Jeremiah 31:31ff
Gathering Complete:
The LAW
Revelation 5:9
Believers and Unbelievers included in the Old Testament administrations of the Covenant of Grace "promised." Here we find men like Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Esau, Moses, Korah, Saul, David, and Solomon in covenant with God. They will prove themselves to be covenant keepers or covenant breakers. Only the regenerate are able to keep covenant with God although all are required to obey.
Believers and Unbelievers included in the New Testament administration of the Covenant of Grace "fulfilled." The "...you and your children..." promises; households, elect believers, Gentile inclusion, Jews, false teachers: they will be covenant keepers or breakers.
"Old Covenant of Grace" Seen with shadows veiling the fullness of the coming Messiah. Progressive Revelation of unfolding the Covenant of Grace.
Abrahamic
Only glorified believers are in the completed
Covenant of Redemption
"The Bride" Isaiah 62:5; Rev. 21:9 Rev. 22:17
New Covenant "Renewed" / "Refreshed"
Promises are Now……………………………….……......................................Promises are Not Yet
"Do this and live" - the law-paradigm for all "time" related covenants. Exodus 12:15; Num. 19:13; Psalm 37:9; Hosea 8:4; Obadiah 1:5; Nahum 1:15; Matthew 5-7; Romans 11:22; 1 Cor. 11:29ff; Hebrews 6:6; Hebrews 10:26ff; Jude 1
Matt. 25; Zeph. 1:14; 1 Thess. 4:16; 5:2; Acts 1:11; Jude 1:1415; 2 Pet. 3:10; 1 Cor. 5:5 "Parousia" The Second Coming and Return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Revelation 20-22 Consummation of all things.
Gathering God's People
The Covenant of Grace
Spirit’s
PENTECOST Acts 1:8; 2:1ff; Joel 2:27-32
Eternity Future
The
The
God’s Decree
God's indiscriminate providence stabilizes the earth. Covenant Sign = Rainbow Genesis 9:12-17
Gen. 3; Rom. 5
“The Counsel of Peace” Psalm 16:2; 22:1; 40:8; 45:7; 60:7-8; 110:4; Micah 5:4; Zechariah 6:13; John 20:27; Hebrews 10:7; Rev. 3:13.
Covenant
The New Covenant The "Promise" as Expectation
Covenant of Creation
The Covenant of Redemption
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit enter into a covenant.
Proto-evangelium:
Prophets foresee the fulfillment of the "renewed" or "new" covenant in the Messiah.
Gen. 17:6-8; Col. 2:11-12; Rom. 2:25-29; Phil. 3:3; Deut. 10:16; 30:6; Jer. 4:4.
New Heavens New Earth Rev. 21:1-2
Promises are Now.......…….....Promises are Not Yet
Faith MADE Sight 1 John 3:2