Rhodes, Jonty, Motyer, Alec
Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God's Unfolding Promises to His People (Rhodes)
What do the various covenants given throughout the Bible mean to us? Are they relevant to our lives? A rainbow now and then may remind us of God’s promise to Noah, and we’ve memorized the part about the new covenant in Jesus’ blood at communion—but do we dig any deeper? Do we need to?
Jonty Rhodes guides us in an engaging study of covenant theology and why it matters. With clarity and wit, he shows us how covenants carry the Bible’s story from start to finish and ultimately give root to the gospel of salvation by grace. Beginning with Adam in the garden of Eden, and ending with Jesus, our risen Covenant King, Rhodes illuminates the good news of a promise-making, promise-keeping God.
Key topics include law and grace, union with Christ, baptism in the Spirit, predestination, and water baptism. Rediscover the Bible’s unified covenantal story and its unfolding message throughout Scripture.
Table of Contents:
- The Covenant of Works
- Covenant Cursed
- Covenant Conflict
- Abraham and the Covenant of Grace
- Moses and Covenant Obedience
- David and the Covenant King
- The New Covenant
- The Covenant of Redemption
- Covenant Salvation
- Covenant People
- Covenant Life
Author
Jonty Rhodes (MTh, Oakhill Theological College) is minister of Christ Church Central Leeds (International Presbyterian Church) in the United Kingdom. In his spare time he enjoys watching or playing a good game of cricket.
Endorsements
“I hope that this little book will help many to see the beauty of the biblical covenants and their relevance for God's people today.” — Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary