16. understanding covenants Flashcards
1
Q
what is a dispensation ?
A
a way in which God deals with man in respect to sin and man’s responsibility in regards to sin.
2
Q
what does the greek word “oikonomia” refer to?
A
the management of a household, administration over a property or stewardship.
3
Q
faith is always expressed by what?
A
obedience to Gods word and commandments
4
Q
what is biblical covenant?
A
it is the relationship between God and a person or people where the two parties mutually agree to abide by a set of rules
5
Q
what are the two distinct categories of covenants in the bible?
A
conditional and unconditional
6
Q
list the eight covenants between God and man, and whether each as conditional or unconditional?
(E-ANAM-PDN)
A
- Edenic convenant - Co
- Adamic covenant - UnCo
- Noahic covenant - UnCo
- Abrahamic covenant - UnCo
- Mosaic covenant - Co
- Palestinian covenant - Co
- Davidic covenant - Co and UnCo
- New covenant - UnCo
7
Q
what is a modern-day example of covenant initiation?
A
Baptism in the name of Jesus
