The covenants made by God are recorded in the Scriptures and specifically identified as being so by God. The first covenant was made with Noah in a promise to Noah and all mankind universally. The sign of this covenant was told to be the rainbow. The next covenant God made with Abraham included three specific elements, land, seed, and blessing. This covenant was unconditional in the promises God made to Abraham and his descendants forever. Critical in understanding the covenant is that Abraham is recorded as having believed God and is then declared righteous by God. Circumcision was given as the sign of the covenant so it is not the actual covenant. Abraham's circumcision is recorded after the fact of his having believed God so the external physical sign is not the cause nor impetus for receiving the benefits of the covenant. God makes clear that the physical sign was but an outward expression of what does and must take place in the heart as spiritual circumcision. Taking God at His word, in context, literally and consistently gives clarity to issues that have often been confused.
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“ The most famous case of exegesis vs eisegesis? ” My personal observation: ¶ See the official summary for a good description the eternal Abrahamic Covenant, as Dispensationalists understand it. Dr. Rugh decided to look into the man-made non-Biblical covenants of Reformed or Covenantal Theology. ¶ The three extra-Biblical covenants of Reformed Theology, The Covenant of Grace, The Covenant of Redemption, and the Covenant of Covenant of Works. ¶ Covenant of Works. Eternal life given to Adam, a free creature in the image of God, depended on total obedience through a probationary period. ¶ The threat of death if he disobeyed ¶ (The word "Covenant" is not mentioned in the first chapters of Genesis. John Calvin didn't believe in a Covenant of Works.) ¶ Covenant of Redemption is the eternal pact between God the Father and God the Son covenanted together for the redemption of Man. God the Father appointed God the Son as the Mediator giving his life for Mankind. This covenant was made in eternity past. Covenant of Redemption fulfills the Covenant of Works. ¶ The Covenant of Grace is the supreme Covenant. All Biblical covenants are an expression of the Covenant of Grace. The Covenant of Grace is made with the Elect. ¶ This system eisegesis is becoming very popular among more Evangelicals. ¶ Get a transcript!
In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
