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Great Introduction to Covenant Theology! Informal Overview ¶ Covenantal theologians believe there are three Covenants, God in eternity past, Redemption, Works and Grace. But the primary goal God of history is not the salvation of man, as the Covenant theologians would have it even though it one of the important aspects of God's plan is the salvation of sinners. But God has several programs, e.g., for sinners, rulers over nations, nations and nature. So, there has to be an overall plan for all these subordinate plans. ¶ The ultimate plan for history if for God to glorify Himself! The ultimate Bible plan is for God is to demonstrate He is the only God of the Universe. God shows this by carrying out all these various programs through the course of world history. ¶ The Covenantal idea of God's plan is too limited and narrow. It is more than just the salvation of the Elect. Covenantal theology weakens or denies some of the distinctions given the Bible. The Mosaic and Abrahamic Covenants are not the same, as the Covenant theologians claim! The Apostle Paul points out there is a great distinction between the Mosaic and Abrahamic covenants. Grace doesn't give death which the Mosaic Law can! ¶ Covenant theology denies that the Church and Israel are different! The Church didn't come into existence until Acts 2. (See Acts 15:1
Dr. Renald Showers is an author and Bible teacher for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc. He is the author of numerous books, including What on Earth is God Doing?, There Really Is a Difference, and Maranatha: Our Lord Come. Dr. Showers has served in the pastorate, and...