http://www.truthnet.org/Christianity/Endtimes/2 1 What is a covenant? A covenant is contract or agreement between two parties to complete a task. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word tyrb Beriyth is translated covenant. Beriyth is derived from a root which...
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http://www.truthnet.org/Christianity/Endtimes/2 1 What is a covenant? A covenant is contract or agreement between two parties to complete a task. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word tyrb Beriyth is translated covenant. Beriyth is derived from a root which means “to cut,” and hence a covenant is a “cutting,” with reference to the cutting or dividing of animals into two parts, and the contracting parties passing between them, in making a covenant (Genesis 15; Jer. 34:18, 19). God sealed his covenant with Abraham by allowing his presence to pass between the animal halves. This act signified that If God was not able to keep his agreement may it be done unto Him what has happened to the animals. There are two types of covenants conditional and unconditional. These four covenants are unconditional covenants that God established and will be fulfilled regardless of mans ability. ! The Abrahamic ! The Palestinian/Canaan ! The Davidic ! The New Covenant Within these covenants are conditional bl
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