Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

Originally published as: God of promise. �2006.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204).

The big idea? -- God and foreign relations -- A tale of two mothers -- A new covenant -- From Scripture to system: the heart of covenant theology -- Providence and covenant: common grace -- The covenant people -- Signs and seals of the covenant -- New covenant obedience.

Cov-e-nant (n): A binding agreement; a compact; a promise. Since biblical times covenants have been a part of everyday life. Simply put, they are promises, agreements, or contracts. But how do they translate into faith and the reading of Scripture? Are covenants merely elements of a narrative? Or do they represent something more? And what are the eternal implications of "cutting" a covenant with God? In Introducing Covenant Theology, author Michael Horton unwinds the intricacies of crucial covenant concepts, showing how they provide a significant organizational structure for all of Scripture. They give us a context in which to understand the voices and message of the biblical narrative. They provide life with a goal and history with a meaning. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or layperson, Introducing Covenant Theology will give you a new understanding of covenants and covenant theology, providing a framework for an important theological concept. - Publisher.