In religion a covenant can refer to a promise between man and God:
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Covenant theology — This article is about Calvinist theological framework. For Covenantal Theology in the Roman Catholic perspective, see Covenantal Theology (Roman Catholic). For the religious and political movement in Scotland, see Covenanters. Calvinism John… … Wikipedia
covenant theology — noun : federal theology * * * federal theology or covenant theology noun That first worked out by Cocceius (1603–69), based on the idea of two covenants between God and man, of Works and of Grace (see also ↑covenant) • • • Main Entry: ↑federal … Useful english dictionary
covenant theology — ▪ Protestant theology also called federal theology type of Reformed (Reformed church) (Calvinist) theology emphasizing the notion of a covenant, or alliance, instituted by God, which humans are obligated to keep. This concept was… … Universalium
covenant theology — /kʌvənənt θiˈɒlədʒi/ (say kuvuhnuhnt thee oluhjee) noun → federal theology …
covenant theology — Завета теология … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
New Covenant Theology — (or NCT) is a Christian theological system which teaches that the Old Testament Laws have been fulfilled and abrogated[1] or cancelled[2] with Christ s death, and replaced with the Law of Christ of the New Covenant. It shares similarities and yet … Wikipedia
Dual-covenant theology — Christian eschatology Eschatology views Viewpoints • Preterism • Idealism • Historicism • … Wikipedia
Covenant Theological Seminary — Motto Rooted in grace for a lifetime of ministry Established 1956 Type Private Religious affiliation Presbyterian Church in America President … Wikipedia
COVENANT — COVENANT, a general obligation concerning two parties. It was confirmed either by an oath (Gen. 21:22ff.; 26:26ff.; Deut. 29:9ff.; Josh. 9:15–20; II Kings 11:4; Ezek. 16:8; 17:33ff.), by a solemn meal (Gen. 26:30; 31:54; Ex. 24:11; II Sam. 2:20) … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Covenant (biblical) — This article is about biblical covenants. For other uses, see Covenant (disambiguation). A biblical covenant is an agreement found in the Bible between God and His people in which God makes specific promises and demands. It is the customary word… … Wikipedia
