Why God's Covenants Matter
Explore the biblical covenants and discover how they connect the Old and New Testaments in God's plan of redemption.
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The Backbone of the Story
The Bible is not a loose collection of stories. Its books are held together by a series of covenants in which God binds Himself to His people by promise.
The Major Covenants
- Noah – God preserves creation and promises never again to destroy the earth by flood.
- Abraham – God promises land, offspring, and worldwide blessing.
- Moses – God gives His law to Israel and calls them to be a holy nation.
- David – God promises a King whose throne will last forever.
- The New Covenant – God writes His law on hearts and forgives sin completely through Christ.
Every covenant answers a question raised by the one before it.
Why It Matters Today
Understanding the covenants helps you read any passage in its place within God's unfolding plan, and it shows how the Old and New Testaments tell one continuous story of redemption.
