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An Introduction to Covenant Theology QUOTES

An Introduction to Covenant Theology QUOTES

1 " God's covenant of grace in Scripture is one of those things that are too big to be easily seen, particularly when one's mind is programmed to look at something smaller. "

― J.I. Packer , An Introduction to Covenant Theology

2 " Yet in one sense they can miss it: that is, by failing to focus on it, even when in general terms they are aware of its reality. "

― J.I. Packer , An Introduction to Covenant Theology

3 " I will be your God," is an unconditional undertaking on God's part to be "for us" (Rom. 8:31), "on our side" (Ps. 124:1-5), using all his resources for the furthering of the ultimate good of those ("us") to whom he thus pledges himself. "

― J.I. Packer , An Introduction to Covenant Theology

4 " the entire ordo salutis [order of salvation], beginning with regeneration as its first stage, is bound to the mystical union with Christ. There is no gift that has not been earned by him. "

― J.I. Packer , An Introduction to Covenant Theology