September Intermission: From Progressive Covenantalism to Christian Nationalism(s)
As we move from Progressive Covenantalism in September to Christian Nationalism in October, we are building a months-long foundation for Christian witness in the public square. In October, we investigate the many types of Christian Nationalisms present today.
Ethics through Covenant: A Primer on Progressive Covenantalism and Moral Theology (Part 3)
Does Jesus create a new ethic in the New Covenant? Progressive Covenantalism helps us see the answer is no. Instead, Jesus reveals a greater horizon for the ethic present throughout all of Scripture.
Ethics through Covenant: A Primer on Progressive Covenantalism and Moral Theology (Part 2)
Is a non-Christian truly married, or does marriage only exist for Christians? Progressive Covenantalism helps us to answer ethical questions such as these.
Ethics through Covenant: A Primer on Progressive Covenantalism and Moral Theology (Part 1)
As Christians seek to apply Scripture to the ethical questions of daily life, progressive covenantalism provides an interpretive framework that helps produce a unified, comprehensive, and biblical morality.
Typological Reading Versus Typological Writing (Part Two)
When we rewind the tape and look at the Old Testament from our New Testament perspective, we see that the story really was about Jesus all along.
2.43 Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • “What is Progressive Covenantalism? Part 3”
The biblical covenants which give shape to Scripture finally culminate in the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. What does this mean for the church, God’s New Covenant people?
Typological Reading Versus Typological Writing (Part One)
As readers, we do not have authority to view a text through any interpretive lens of our choosing. When we speak of typology then, we do not speak of an optional tool by which we can analyze Scripture. Rather, we refer to the Spirit-inspired patterns woven into the text itself.
The New Covenant
In order to truly savor the New Covenant, we must recognize how it both stands in continuity with the previous biblical covenants, yet also stands apart as a uniquely glorious set of promises.
The Davidic Covenant
In the Old Testament, all the prior covenants convene in the Davidic Covenant as God’s plan to regain Fortress Earth culminates in this kingly figure. How does David anticipate the true king who will come from his line?
Making Sense of Melchizedek Through the Framework of Progressive Covenantalism
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Shakespeare was not writing of Scripture, yet it too is a stage on which various figures appear with a part to play. What is Melchizedek’s role in the grand drama of redemptive history?
The Levitical Covenant (Part 3): The Priestly Nature of the New Covenant
Jesus Christ is our great high priest and he has transformed his people into a kingdom of priests. How does the Levitical Covenant foreshadow our Savior’s priestly service?
2.42 Stephen Wellum and David Schrock • Interview • “What is Progressive Covenantalism? Part 2”
The biblical covenants which give shape to Scripture finally culminate in the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. What does this mean for the church, God’s New Covenant people?
