Get a better understanding of the whole structure of the Bible with this easy introduction to covenant theology The Bible is written in covenant language. The more you understand the structure of the Bible the better you will understand the major message of the Bible and see how everything fits together. There is a unity to the message of the Bible, centered around covenant theology, related to God’s plan to restore broken human beings who have rebelled against him. Covenant theology explains how we became broken and how God plans to save us. The gospel itself is dependent on the covenantal framework of Scripture. Richard P.Belcher, Jr., John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, brings his extensive understanding of the way covenants underpin the whole Bible to this book, and introduces us to the concepts in such a way that no prior knowledge is required.Includes‘Points of Interest’ sidebarsReading list for further study Chapter headings include:Preface: Why Study Covenant Theology?What is a Covenant?The Covenantal Structure of ScriptureThe Covenant of WorksThe Initiation of the Covenant of GraceThe Covenant with NoahThe Covenant with AbrahamThe Covenant with MosesThe Covenant with DavidThe New CovenantChrist Fulfills All the Covenant Promises
