2002.08.D.03 New Covenant - Definition Of Term Covenant Created by James3 on 8/13/2019 9:53:04 PM New Covenant - Definition Of Term Covenant
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This article provides a very solid definition of the term covenant and provides a clear indication of the continuation of the series of covenants that Yah has made with His people starting with Adam through to Yahshua the Anointed of Yah.
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DEFINITION OF THE TERM COVENANT
With Strongs Numbers
Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days <03117> come <0935> (8802), saith <05002> (8803) the LORD <03068>, that I will make <03772> (8804) a new <02319> covenant <01285> with the house <01004> of Israel <03478>, and with the house <01004> of Judah <03063>:
2319. chadash \@khaw-dawsh'\@; from 02318; new:--fresh, new thing.
01285. b@riyth \@ber-eeth'\@; from 01262 (in the sense of cutting [like 01254]); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh):--confederacy, [con-]feder[-ate], covenant, league.
Covenant
(Eastons Bible Dictionary) –
A contract or agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word _berith_ is always thus translated. _Berith_ is derived from a root which means "to cut," and hence a covenant is a "cutting," with reference to the cutting or dividing of animals into two parts, and the contracting parties passing between them, in making a covenant #Ge 15:1-18 Jer 34:18,19 The corresponding word in the New Testament Greek is _diatheke_, which is, however, rendered "testament" generally in the Authorized Version. It ought to be rendered, just as the word _berith_ of the Old Testament, "covenant." This word is used
1. of a covenant or compact between man and man #Ge 21:32 or between tribes or nations #1Sa 11:1 Jos 9:6,15 In entering into a convenant, Jehovah was solemnly called on to witness the transaction #Ge 31:50 and hence it was called a "covenant of the Lord" #1Sa 20:8 The marriage compact is called "the covenant of God" #Pr 2:17 because the marriage was made in God’s name. Wicked men are spoken of as acting as if they had made a "covenant with death" not to destroy them, or with hell not to devour them #Isa 28:15,18
2. The word is used with reference to God’s revelation of himself in the way of promise or of favour to men. Thus God’s promise to Noah after the Flood is called a covenant #Ge 9:1-15 #Jer 33:20 "my covenant". We have an account of God’s covernant with Abraham #Ge 17:1ff. comp. #Le 26:42 of the covenant of the priesthood #Nu 25:12,13 De 33:9 Ne 13:29 and of the covenant of Sinai #Ex 34:27,28 Le 26:15 which was afterwards renewed at different times in the history of Israel #De 29:1ff. #Jos 24:1 2Ch 15:1 23:1 29:1 34:1 Ezr 10:1-11 #Ne 9:1-38. In conformity with human custom, God’s covenant is said to be confirmed with an oath #De 4:31 Ps 89:3 and to be accompanied by a sign #Ge 9:1 17:1 Hence the covenant is called God’s "counsel," "oath," "promise" #Ps 89:3,4 105:8-11 Heb 6:13-20 Lu 1:68-75 God’s covenant consists wholly in the bestowal of blessing #Isa 59:21 #Jer 31:33,34 The term covenant is also used to designate the regular succession of day and night #Jer 33:20 the Sabbath #Ex 31:16 circumcision #Ge 17:9,10 and in general any ordinance of God #Jer 34:13,14 A "covenant of salt" signifies an everlasting covenant, in the sealing or ratifying of which salt, as an emblem of perpetuity, is used #Nu 18:19 Le 2:13 2Ch 13:5
COVENANT OF WORKS, the constitution under which Adam was placed at his creation. In this covenant,
1. The contracting parties were
a. God the moral Governor, and
b. Adam, a free moral agent, and representative of all his natural posterity #Ro 5:12-19
2. The promise was "life" #Mt 19:16,17 Ga 3:12
3. The condition was perfect obedience to the law, the test in this case being abstaining from eating the fruit of the "tree of knowledge," etc.
4. The penalty was death #Ge 2:16,17 This covenant is also called a covenant of nature, as made with man in his natural or unfallen state; a covenant of life, because "life" was the promise attached to obedience; and a legal covenant, because it demanded perfect obedience to the law. The "tree of life" was the outward sign and seal of that life which was promised in the covenant, and hence it is usually called the seal of that covenant. This covenant is abrogated under the gospel, inasmuch as Christ has fulfilled all its conditions in behalf of his people, and now offers salvation on the condition of faith. It is still in force, however, as it rests on the immutable justice of God, and is binding on all who have not fled to Christ and accepted his righteousness.
CONVENANT OF GRACE, the eternal plan of redemption entered into by the three persons of the Godhead, and carried out by them in its several parts. In it the Father represented the Godhead in its indivisible sovereignty, and the Son his people as their surety #Joh 17:4,6,9 Isa 42:6 Ps 89:3 The conditions of this covenant were,
1. On the part of the Father
a. all needful preparation to the Son for the accomplishment of his work #Heb 10:5 Isa 42:1-7
b. support in the work #Lu 22:43 and
c. a glorious reward in the exaltation of Christ when his work was done #Php 2:6-11 his investiture with universal dominion #Joh 5:22 Ps 110:1 his having the administration of the covenant committed into his hands #Mt 28:18 Joh 1:12 17:2 Ac 2:33 and in the final salvation of all his people #Isa 35:10 53:10,11 #Jer 31:33 Ti 1:2
2. On the part of the Son the conditions were
a. his becoming incarnate #Ga 4:4,5 and
b. as the second Adam his representing all his people, assuming their place and undertaking all their obligations under the violated covenant of works;
c. obeying the law #Ps 40:8 Isa 42:21 Joh 9:4,5 and
d. suffering its penalty #Isa 53:1ff. #2Co 5:21 Ga 3:13 in their stead. Christ, the mediator of, fulfils all its conditions in behalf of his people, and dispenses to them all its blessings. In #Heb 8:6 9:15 12:24 this title is given to Christ.
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