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The Children's catechism defines a covenant as "an agreement between two or more persons" (Q #22). This definition may serve the needs of very young children, but more mature minds will demand a more complete explanation. For without an understanding of the covenant concept, even the most astute student of Scripture will lack the key to a full and accurate view of the Bible. (This is not to say that covenantal knowledge is necessary to his salvation, but that such knowledge will help him more fully comprehend Scripture and apply it.)

Here I want to give you the most concise explanation of the covenant concept that I have run across: A covenant is a sacred pact. A covenant is a pact in that it formally binds the participants to a relationship with mutual obligations. Marriage can serve as a prime example here, because the bride and groom covenant together to establish the relationship(see Malachi 2:14).

The reason that the marriage pact binds a couple is the sacredness of that pact. The bride and groom stand before a clergyman -- God's representative -- who, on the basis of their vows (covenantal oaths), seals the pact in God's name by declaring them husband and wife. Either party who breaks the marriage pact must answer to God.

Marriage serves as a good Biblical example of covenants made between human beings, but it also gives us a clue to that greater covenant that God makes with His people. In fact...many places in Scripture refer to God's covenantal relationship with His people as marriage.

To continue this study of the covenant click on the "Biblical Covnants" link at the upper left.