The Covenant Theology of Jonathan Edwards Hoehner Paul J.
The Covenant Theology of Jonathan Edwards Hoehner Paul J. As a theologian in the Reformed tradition, covenant theology was for Jonathan Edwards the internal scaffolding that gave shape to the…
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The Covenant Theology of Jonathan Edwards Hoehner Paul J.
As a theologian in the Reformed tradition, covenant theology was for Jonathan Edwards the internal scaffolding that gave shape to the biblical story of redemption. It is the basis for the law-gospel distinction in Edwards and the early architects of federal theology. The establishment of the eternal rule of righteousness as the basis of the believer's communion with God and eternal happiness is a central theme beginning with the Covenant of Works, grounded in the eternal Covenant of Redemption, and culminating in the Covenant of Grace.
Rather, it was a joyous and affectionate discovery and embrace of what God had ordained in eternity, what Christ accomplished in history on the cross, and what the Holy Spirit is doing and will complete in the church. For the God intoxicated New England Puritan preacher, this was no dry academic exercise. This study grew out of current discussions in