Promises Kept: A Promises Through the Ages

Overview of the Covenants

The Bible, God’s written Word, contains a rich tapestry of stories, teachings, and promises.

Do you keep the promises that you make? Are you surrounded by trustworthy people? The Bible gives us many examples of God being faithful and true. Among these promises, the concept of covenants plays a pivotal role in understanding God’s relationship with humanity.

Covenants are one of the ways in Scripture we see that God is faithful to His Words.
There are seven covenants in the Scriptures. Over the next couple of weeks, we will explore five of them.

The seven covenants are:

Adamic Covenant Genesis 3:16-19).
Edenic Covenant Genesis 1:26-30; 2:16-17.
The Noahic Covenant see (Genesis)
Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3, 6-7; 13:14-17; 15; 17:1-14; 22:15-18).
Palestinian or Land Covenant (Deuteronomy 30:1-10).
Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7:8-16).
New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34).

Covenants in the Bible are solemn agreements or contracts between God and various individuals or groups, serving as a framework for God’s plan for humanity.

These covenants were either conditional or unconditional. Conditional is when both parties fulfill their end of the agreement. God would do His part if Israel would do their own. Unconditional is that God Himself kept the terms of the agreement.

God has always kept His end of the agreement.

Significance of Covenants Today

Understanding the covenants in the Bible is not merely an exercise in historical or theological study; it is a source of inspiration and guidance for believers today. These covenants reveal throughout history God’s faithfulness, love, and unchanging nature. They also provide a framework for understanding the relationship between God and humanity, highlighting themes of redemption, salvation, and the coming of the Messiah.

Moreover, the covenants remind us of our responsibilities as individuals. Just as God made promises and required obedience from those with whom He entered into covenants in the past, believers today are called to trust in God’s promises and live obedient, righteous lives.

The covenants in the Bible are not isolated historical events but a continuous thread that weaves together the narrative of God’s relationship with humanity. From the covenant with Noah through Abraham, Moses, and David to culminating in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, these agreements demonstrate God’s enduring commitment to His creation and His plan for salvation.

As believers, we can find solace, hope, and purpose in understanding these covenants. They assure us of God’s love, guide us in our faith journey, and point us to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ.


Reference
Got Questions: What are the covenants in the Bible? https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-covenants.html
The Divine Covenants by Arthur W. Pink