Lesson 3 - Noahic Covenant

Question 1

What are the 6 themes in the Noahic Covenant?

Answer 1

1. ) Connection between the Noahic Covenant and the Covenant of Creation (Works) - redemption is as broad as creation
2. ) Emphasis on particularity
3. ) Emphasis on families
4. ) Emphasis on preservation
5. ) Universalistic dimension
6. ) Emphasis on grace

Question 2

What is the three-fold promise of the covenants?

Answer 2

1. ) you (Noah)
2. ) your descendants (children)
3. ) all who dwell in your tent (offspring)

Question 3

What is the primary function of the signs?

Answer 3

Reassurance (The signs don’t procure God’s blessing, but confirms it)

Question 4

When is the 1st biblical usage of the word covenant?

Answer 4

Genesis 6:18 - I will establish my covenant

Question 5

How does the NOahic covenant build on the covenant of works?

Answer 5

a. ) “I will establish my covenant” - make firm. God is continuing what he started with Adam in Genesis 3:14
b. ) Noah is the new Adam and God is creating a new race back to Genesis 1
c. ) It confirms the original covenant (Gen. 9:8-9)