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; Gen 2:15-17 | Christ as the last Adam restores dominion and obedience (1 Cor 15:45) | Establishes humanity as image-bearers under God's rule |
| Noahic | God and all living creatures through Noah | Rainbow | Gen 9:8-17 | Guarantees the stability of creation until final renewal (2 Pet 3:7) | Confirms God's common grace and patience toward the world |
| Abrahamic | God and Abraham's seed | Circumcision | Gen 12:1-3; Gen 15; Gen 17:1-14 | Fulfilled in Christ, the singular seed, extending blessing to the nations (Gal 3:16) | Grounds justification by faith and global mission |
| Mosaic / Sinai | God and Israel | Law tablets, sacrificial system | Ex 19-24 | Acts as tutor leading to Christ who fulfills the law (Gal 3:24) | Defines Israel as a holy nation and exposes human inability |
| Davidic | God and David's house | Throne / kingdom | 2 Sam 7:8-16; Ps 89 | Jesus reigns as the everlasting Son of David (Luke 1:32-33) | Promises a permanent righteous ruler |
| New Covenant | God and the redeemed in Christ | Bread and cup, indwelling Spirit | Jer 31:31-34; Luke 22:20 | Realized through Jesus' blood bringing forgiveness and Spirit-written law (Heb 8:6-13) | Delivers complete forgiveness, new hearts, and mission power |