| author | Alan Dipert
<alan@tailrecursion.com> 2025-11-20 13:48:03 UTC |
| committer | Alan Dipert
<alan@tailrecursion.com> 2025-11-20 13:48:03 UTC |
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diff --git a/md/CovenantsOfGod.md b/md/CovenantsOfGod.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4973d5d --- /dev/null +++ b/md/CovenantsOfGod.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# CovenantsOfGod + +- Added November 19th 2025 + +This table summarizes the major biblical covenants, noting the parties involved, covenant signs, key passages, how the New Testament reads their fulfillment, and why each matters for Christians today. + +| Covenant | Parties | Sign | Key References | Fulfillment / NT Reading | Significance | +|----------|---------|------|----------------|--------------------------|--------------| +| **Adamic / Creation** | God and humanity through Adam | Tree of life, Sabbath rest | [Gen 1:26-31](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A26-31&version=NIV); [Gen 2:15-17](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A15-17&version=NIV) | Christ as the last Adam restores dominion and obedience ([1 Cor 15:45](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A45&version=ESV)) | Establishes humanity as image-bearers under God's rule | +| **Noahic** | God and all living creatures through Noah | Rainbow | [Gen 9:8-17](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+9%3A8-17&version=NIV) | Guarantees the stability of creation until final renewal ([2 Pet 3:7](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+3%3A7&version=ESV)) | Confirms God's common grace and patience toward the world | +| **Abrahamic** | God and Abraham's seed | Circumcision | [Gen 12:1-3](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+12%3A1-3&version=NIV); [Gen 15](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+15&version=NIV); [Gen 17:1-14](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+17%3A1-14&version=NIV) | Fulfilled in Christ, the singular seed, extending blessing to the nations ([Gal 3:16](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+3%3A16&version=ESV)) | Grounds justification by faith and global mission | +| **Mosaic / Sinai** | God and Israel | Law tablets, sacrificial system | [Ex 19-24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19-24&version=NIV) | Acts as tutor leading to Christ who fulfills the law ([Gal 3:24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+3%3A24&version=ESV)) | Defines Israel as a holy nation and exposes human inability | +| **Davidic** | God and David's house | Throne / kingdom | [2 Sam 7:8-16](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+7%3A8-16&version=NIV); [Ps 89](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+89&version=NIV) | Jesus reigns as the everlasting Son of David ([Luke 1:32-33](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A32-33&version=ESV)) | Promises a permanent righteous ruler | +| **New Covenant** | God and the redeemed in Christ | Bread and cup, indwelling Spirit | [Jer 31:31-34](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+31%3A31-34&version=NIV); [Luke 22:20](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A20&version=NIV) | Realized through Jesus' blood bringing forgiveness and Spirit-written law ([Heb 8:6-13](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8%3A6-13&version=ESV)) | Delivers complete forgiveness, new hearts, and mission power | diff --git a/md/Home.md b/md/Home.md index e86b376..743ae27 100644 --- a/md/Home.md +++ b/md/Home.md @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Updates | Date | Note | |:-----------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| 2025-11-19 | Added [CovenantsOfGod](./CovenantsOfGod.md), summarizing the major biblical covenants and their fulfillment in Christ. | | 2025-11-19 | Added [CovenantNamesOfGod](./CovenantNamesOfGod.md) to gather the covenant-compound YHWH titles in one reference. | | 2025-11-19 | Added [NamesOfGod](./NamesOfGod.md), a table of divine titles with linked NIV/ESV references and interpretive notes. | | 2025-11-15 | Added [BeNotAfraid](./BeNotAfraid.md), reflecting on why AI should prompt wonder rather than fear. | diff --git a/md/Writings.md b/md/Writings.md index eec538a..bc7b9dd 100644 --- a/md/Writings.md +++ b/md/Writings.md @@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ I keep long-form pieces here when I want to explore a topic beyond a paragraph o * [BeNotAfraid](./BeNotAfraid.md) offers a reminder not to fear AI and to keep our gaze on the Creator who loves us. * [NamesOfGod](./NamesOfGod.md) catalogs key divine titles with their meanings, biblical anchors, and implications for Christian faith. * [CovenantNamesOfGod](./CovenantNamesOfGod.md) surveys the covenant-combined YHWH titles and how Christ fulfills each promise. +* [CovenantsOfGod](./CovenantsOfGod.md) outlines the major biblical covenants, their signs, references, and fulfillment in Christ.