Aim: To be faithful Christians—covenanted wiht Christ in His church.
Doctrine: Credible covenant renewal is always official, personal, and practical. It is never nebulous or ''unclear,'' but it is always measurable and accountable.
Exegesis: Three spiritual ''steps'' to making covenant renewal our own: first, we put our names ''where our mouths are'' (vv. 1-27); then, our faith leads us to some serious theological thinking (vv. 28-29); finally, our love for God results in tangible and real obedience (vv. 30-31).
Further application: Why the faithful church should teach covenant renewal: because otherwise Christ's sheep are confused (and robbed of their inheritance), and worse: our Savior does not get the glory He deserves.
Key phrase: v. 1a ''Now those who placed their seal on the document were...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.