Covenants, an Aside…
As I am writing the continuation of the Creation of the Image Bearer, I realized that I was coming to some fascinating aspects that might need to be explained in depth. I found an interesting website that started with the Noahic Covenant, but the questions asked about the covenants were good ones.1 As we reach each aspect of God’s covenant with His creation and His ultimate creation, man, we need to be asking ourselves some questions regarding covenant(s). How do the characteristics of covenant apply to each situation?
So…here are the things we will look for:
- Who is the initiator?
- Who are the parties involved?
- What is the reason for the covenant?
- Is there a sacrifice?
- Are offspring affected?
- Is there a promise or oath?
- Is there a sign or witness?
- What is the length of the covenant?
- Is there a meal, an altar, or a name change?
We are getting ready to talk about God’s first command to Adam. There are some really significant aspects here that were not covered in the website, that directly relate to the coming of Christ.
Let’s explore together!
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