Covenant Theology

Covenant Theology in the Fifth Commandment: Infant Baptism, Education & the Law (Ephesians 6:1-4)

Covenant Theology in the Fifth Commandment: Infant Baptism, Education & the Law (Ephesians 6:1-4)

It is of great significance that Paul restates the Fifth Commandment for the new covenant church. While the commands in this passage are clear, there are also some conclusions related to covenant theology that “by good and necessary consequence may be deduced” (WCF 1.6).

Was the Mosaic Covenant a Republication of the Covenant of Works?

Was the Mosaic Covenant a Republication of the Covenant of Works?

Since the Reformation, there has been extensive debate over the role of the Mosaic covenant and its relationship to the covenant of works.

Book Review: Covenant Theology (eds. Waters, Reid, Muether)

This book is worth it alone for the footnotes and references for further study. It is a resource every pastor and student of the Bible should have on his shelf.

Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism (And Its Varieties)

Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism (And Its Varieties)

The Bible teaches a strong continuity between the old and new covenants and between Israel and the church. While there have been some changes in covenant administration, I do not think these changes warrant the adoption of a form of dispensationalism or new covenant theology.

The Dual Aspect of the Covenant: Covenant, Election, and Infant Baptism

The Dual Aspect of the Covenant: Covenant, Election, and Infant Baptism

The Bible requires us to make a distinction between covenant and election. This is the only way to account for covenant breaking and apostasy in Scripture, and it provides a consistent paradigm for the practice of infant baptism.

Why We Should Baptize Babies: The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism

Why We Should Baptize Babies: The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism

The practice of infant baptism is neither commanded nor prohibited anywhere in Scripture. This issue must therefore be settled by asking a different question—What is the place of children in the church?