The Fulfillment of the Promises of God: An Explanation of Covenant Theology

by Jr. Richard P. Belcher

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2020

Overview

A variety of views and nuances of covenant theology exist within the Reformed church and the broader evangelical world. This book seeks to explain covenant theology as presented in the Westminster Confession of Faith as a starting point for discussions of covenant theology and as a foundation to evaluate other views. Some variations of covenant theology are minor and do not impact the system of doctrine of Reformed theology, but other variations are major and impact important doctrines associated with justification by faith. Attention is also given to the views of confessional Baptists, as well as those who are evangelicals and operate with a covenantal approach to Scripture. This book combines a straightforward explanation of basic covenant theology followed by more detailed analysis of other views.

Key Features

• Seeks to explain covenant theology as presented in the Westminster Confession of Faith.
• Combines a straightforward explanation of basic covenant theology.
• Explains and evaluates a variety of outlooks on biblical covenants.

Praise for the Print Edition

One of the strengths of the book is that he has taken time to understand the views of those with whom he differs and presents them with kindness and accuracy. His summaries are most helpful. People who are new to the reformed faith will benefit from this easy to read summary of covenant theology which is rooted in Scripture and saturated with the gospel.

--Jim Newheiser, Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina

Richard Belcher has given us a welcomed survey and analysis of divine covenants in the Scriptures. His commitment to traditional Reformed Theology is evident as he explains and evaluates a variety of outlooks on biblical covenants. His explanations are clear and insightful. This volume will help many theological students and laypeople alike as they explore the contours of Covenant Theology today.

--Richard Pratt, President, Third Millennium Ministries, Orlando, Florida

Dr. Belcher has been teaching on the biblical Covenants for over twenty–five years, and it shows. Belcher combines a knowledge of Reformed Systematic Theology and the life–long study of the exegetical details of each of the Covenants. I highly recommend this book.

--Robert J. Cara, Provost and Chief Academic Officer & Hugh and Sallie Reaves Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina

Product Details

• Title: The Fulfillment of the Promises of God: An Explanation of Covenant Theology
• Author: Jr. Richard P. Belcher
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Pages: 324
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781527105195, 1527105199
• Resource ID: LLS:FLFLLMNTPRMSSTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-05-30T19:30:09Z

About Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Richard P. Belcher, Jr. is the John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament and the Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte. He is the author of ‘The Messiah and the Psalms’, as well as commentaries on Genesis, Job and Ecclesiastes and has a decade of pastoral experience.