covenant theology
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Forget covenant theology?
Covenant theology was, in many ways, a central aspect of Protestant theology and thinking from the time of the Reformation onwards. However, that’s all changed. For reasons too numerous to bother with here covenant theology has fallen into disuse in the modern church. It is not understood, valued, or utilised. In the Australian context, you… Continue reading
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The Covenant of Works (part 2)
I want to expand on my first post, which you can find here. I am addressing the charge that since there is no explicit covenant-making in Genesis 1-3, the Reformed concept of the Covenant of Works is not present there. I used to think that way. Not any more. Some exegetically-driven reasons to believe in… Continue reading
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The Covenant of Works (part 1)
Introduction Years ago when someone would mention a ‘covenant of works’ I used to almost blush. The idea that any thinking Christian could read Genesis 1-3 and coming away believing in an Edenic covenant boggled my mind. I mean, firstly, the word ‘covenant’ isn’t there. There’s no (obvious) blood shedding. There are no oaths taken.… Continue reading
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