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Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored by Michael G. Brown and Zach Keele. Reviewed by David J. Engelsma.

David Engelsma·2013-03-20
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David J. Engelsma reviews Michael G. Brown and Zach Keele's "Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored," critiquing the work for imprecision and doctrinal error in its treatment of covenant doctrine. Engelsma argues that while the book attempts to introduce Reformed believers to biblical covenant theology, it fails due to inconsistent definitions that emphasize conditionality and agreement rather than the sacred bond of communion between God and His elect people in Christ.

Michael G. Brown and Zach Keele, Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored (Grandville, MI: Re­formed Fellowship, 2012). Pp. 165. $12.00 (paper). [Reviewed by David J. Engelsma.] The purpose of this book is commendable: an overview of the biblical doctrine of the covenant that will introduce this essential truth to Reformed and Presbyterian believers. Sacred Bond gives brief explanations of all the important aspects of the covenant, from the source of the covenant in the "covenant of...

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Author
David Engelsma
Date

2013-03-20

Source
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Scripture References
Genesis 3:15Galatians 3:19-24Romans 1:25Proverbs 3:33
Topics
Covenant TheologyBook ReviewsApologetics
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