__Guy Prentiss Waters__ (PhD, Duke University) is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson. He is the author or editor of fifteen books and numerous chapters, articles, and reviews. He is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

__J. Nicholas Reid__ (DPhil, University College, University of Oxford) is associate professor of Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern studies, as well as the director of the hybrid MDiv program at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He is also a contributor to the Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative. Reid and his wife, Blair, live in the greater Orlando area with their four children. He is a member of St Paul's Presbyterian Church.

__John R. Muether__ (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as dean of libraries and professor of church history at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. Muether previously served as librarian at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He has authored and coauthored several books, most notably _Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman_. John and his wife, Kathy, have four children and six grandchildren. He is an elder at Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, Florida.

__A Comprehensive Exploration of the Biblical Covenants__

This book forms an overview of the biblical teaching on covenant as well as the practical significance of covenant for the Christian life. A host of 26 scholars shows how covenant is not only clearly taught from Scripture, but also that it lays the foundation for other key doctrines of salvation. The contributors, who engage variously in biblical, systematic, and historical theology, present covenant theology not as a theological abstract imposed on the Bible but as a doctrine that is organically presented throughout the biblical narrative. As students, pastors, and church leaders come to see the centrality of covenant to the Christian faith, the more the church will be strengthened with faith in the covenant-keeping God and encouraged in their understanding of the joy of covenant life.

This book explores the biblical covenants and how they form the structure of the Bible and inform the Christian life. Featuring contributions from 26 scholars, this monumental work in reformed scholarship is biblically grounded, systematically conveyed, and historically connected.

\["For students and leaders wanting to understand covenants", "Explains how covenant theology shapes your faith journey", "You will deepen your understanding of God's promises"\]

This book offers a thorough exploration of biblical covenants and their significance for Christians.

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Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Tables

Abbreviations

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1 Biblical Covenants

1 The Covenant of Redemption

2 The Covenant of Works in the Old Testament

3 The Covenant of Works in the New Testament

4 Adam and the Beginning of the Covenant of Grace

5 The Noahic Covenant of the Covenant of Grace

6 The Abrahamic Covenant

7 The Mosaic Covenant

8 The Davidic Covenant

9 The New Covenant as Promised in the Major Prophets

10 Covenant in the Gospels

11 Covenant in Paul

12 Covenant in Hebrews

13 Covenant in the Johannine Epistles and Revelation

Part 2 Historical Theology

14 Covenant in the Early Church

15 Covenant in Medieval Theology

16 Covenant in Reformation Theology

17 Post-Reformation Developments

18 Covenant Theology in the Dutch Reformed Tradition

19 Covenant Theology in Barth and the Torrances

20 Covenant in Recent Theology

Part 3 Collateral and Theological Studies

21 Ancient Near Eastern Backgrounds to Covenants

22 Covenant and Second Temple Judaism

23 Covenant in Contemporary New Testament Scholarship

24 Israel and the Nations in God's Covenants

25 Dispensationalism

26 New Covenant Theologies

27 Covenant, Assurance, and the Sacraments

Afterword Why Covenant Theology?

An Annotated Bibliography of Reformed Reflection on the Covenant

Contributors

General Index

Scripture Index

A comprehensive exploration of covenant theology by twenty-six scholars. It examines the covenants of works and grace, highlighting their significance in Scripture and salvation.

\["For theologians and students of God's word", "Clarifies the role of covenants in salvation history", "You will gain deeper insights into God's faithfulness"\]

Covenant Theology reveals God's eternal plan through His covenants.

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