God’s Covenant with Noah (1)
James Laning examines Genesis 8:21 and God's covenant with Noah, arguing against the common theological interpretation that this passage establishes a covenant of common grace. The article critiques various contemporary theological positions (including two-kingdom theology, culture redemption movements, and dispensationalism) by returning to careful scriptural exegesis to establish a proper Reformed understanding of God's covenantal promises and their implications for Christian doctrine.
Genesis 8:21 said to be a promise of common grace Wrong views on God's kingdom are related to wrong views on God's covenant. Whether you are talking about the cry to "redeem culture" that is heard coming from some colleges (such as Dordt College), the two-kingdom theology taught at Westminster Theological Seminary West (California), or the dispensational views held by Baptists, these teachings are connected to erroneous explanations of God's covenant promises. There are many, for example, who...
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