Understanding the Covenants

CovenantScripture ReferenceParties InvolvedKey PromisesSignFulfillment in Christ
NoahicGenesis 9:8–17God and all creationNever again destroy the earth by flood; stability of creationRainbowWorld preserved for redemption; judgment reserved for fire (2 Peter 3:7)
AbrahamicGenesis 12, 15, 17God and Abraham (and his descendants)Land, descendants, blessing to all nationsCircumcisionChrist as Abraham’s Seed (Galatians 3:16)
MosaicExodus 19–24God and IsraelIsrael as a holy nation; blessings for obedience, curses for disobedienceSabbathChrist fulfills the Law (Matthew 5:17)
Davidic2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17God and David (and his descendants)Eternal dynasty and throne from David’s lineDavidic throneChrist reigns as eternal King (Luke 1:32–33)
New CovenantJeremiah 31:31–34; Luke 22:20God and all who believe in ChristForgiveness of sins, new heart, Spirit, eternal inheritanceLord’s Supper (cup)Christ is Mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:15)

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