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What does the Bible say about covenants?

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The Bible speaks of various covenants, but primarily focuses on the covenant of works and the covenant of grace, which have eternal implications for humanity.

In Scripture, there are many covenants, including those made with Noah, Abraham, and David, but the two primary covenants vital for understanding the eternal state of humanity are the covenant of works and the covenant of grace. The covenant of works stipulated that Adam would live by obeying God's command, while disobedience would lead to death. This covenant highlights our inability to achieve righteousness on our own. In contrast, the covenant of grace reveals God’s plan of salvation through Christ’s completed work, emphasizing that salvation is a gift received by faith and not by human effort. Romans 3:20 states, 'by the deeds of the law, there shall no flesh be justified,' while Ephesians 2:8 promises, 'for by grace are ye saved through faith.' The nature of these covenants centers on how God interacts with humanity concerning their eternal destiny.
Scripture References: Romans 3:20, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Samuel 20, Hebrews 6:16-18, Zechariah 9:11-12, Romans 3:19-20, Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 89:19-20, Isaiah 42:6, Genesis 15, Hebrews 13:20, Psalm 105:7-16, Romans 9:6-8, Romans 5:12-21, Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Samuel 20:1-16, Hebrews 6:18-20, Matthew 22:14, Jeremiah 29:11, Genesis 9:12-17, Genesis 17:7, Galatians 3:15-18, Genesis 6:18, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:3-6

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