And if you are interested in diving deeper into covenant theology, let me point out two wonderful new resources that have just been released. Research Professor, Presbyterian Theological College, Australia; coauthor. Authority of Scripture. “It has been said that Reformed theology is covenant theology, for covenant is not merely a doctrine or theme in the Bible but is the principle that structures all its revelation. Yet, within one generation Reformed theologians began to see that the theology of the bible gives a central role to divine covenants. The idea is seen most clearly in Ephesians 1:1-11 where God’s decree involves the Father’s act to elect, the Son’s agreement to redeem the elect, and the Holy Spirit’s work to seal the elect. 21. Covenant Theology is a hermeneutic that interprets the Bible from within a covenantal framework. Covenant theology still stands at the heart of Reformed theology. by Wilhelmus a’Brakel, Jonathan Edwards On “Covenant” by John Gerstner, Man in the Covenant of Works by Louis Berkhof, Oath and Ordeal Part 1 by Dr. Meredith G. Kline, Oath And Ordeal Part 2 by Dr. Meredith G. Kline, Of Infant Baptism and Dipping by Dr. John Owen, Paedocommunion and Covenant Theology Edited by C. Matthew McMahon, Reformed Interpretation of the Mosaic Covenant by Mark W. Karlberg, Smith on Covenant Theology by Morton Smith, The 5th Commandment and Infant Baptism by Ezekiel Hopkins, The Ark of the Covenant Opened by Patrick Gillespie, The Doctrine Surrounding Infant Baptism by Ezekiel Hopkins, The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man by Herman Witsius, The Mystery and Marrow of the Bible by Francis Roberts, The Polemics of Infant Baptism by Benjamin B. Warfield, The Remedy Provided for by Jesus Christ in the Covenant of Grace by David Dickson, The Sacramental Principle by William Cunningham, The Scriptural Foundation of the Covenant of Works by Louis Berkhof, The Subjects of Baptism by Dr. Wilhelmus a’Brakel, Three Characteristics of the Covenant of Grace by Herman Bavinck, Violating the Covenant of Works by Herman Witsius, What Mean Ye? The concept of covenant is so prominent in Reformed theology that Reformed theology as a whole is sometimes called "covenant theology". Despite its size, this volume serves as a good introduction to the topic in at an accessible level. Also, much of what I've stated above is a broad-brush: there are numerous secondary variations upon the general themes which may be held by individuals who associate themselves with each viewpoint. Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. This book is one such example written from a Reformed Baptist viewpoint. Just prior to the exodus, God remembers his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exod. Bringing rigorous exegesis into conversation with historic perspectives and modern debates, it is a remarkably comprehensive and thorough work that will help any preacher or student of Scripture. Though, as this book shows, Reformed theology is not alone in treating covenant themes, the covenant has a special place in Reformed faith and practice. President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Vice President at Large and Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary, Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Recife, Brazil; Vice President, Supreme Council, Presbyterian Church of Brazil. Recently within evangelical theology, there has been a fair amount of discussion on the biblical covenants, especially in regard to how the covenants are best interpreted in relation to covenant and dispensational theology. For this reason, the contributors to this comprehensive volume, which treats the topic of the covenant or covenants in biblical, historical, and systematic perspectives, provide a wonderful overview of Reformed theology’s engagement with Scripture’s teaching. Here is a gold mine of biblical and historical studies by trusted pastor-theologians of Christ’s church. Richard bacon (A good article against Paedo-communion, but helping to understand the Passover in light of the Lord’s Supper. Though, as this book shows, Reformed theology is not alone in treating covenant themes, the covenant has a special place in Reformed faith and practice. 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