Foreword

This small book entitled Comprehending the Covenant is written mainly for those who have little idea about the meaning of the subject ‘covenant’ in the Bible. For this reason, I have tried not to present too much material, and to keep it as simple as possible. There are books on the subject which will fill out a reader’s knowledge, for the idea of covenant is essential for really understanding the Bible. It is also essential for knowing the nature of God and His relationship with the human race which He has created.

Some who know the biblical theme of covenant may feel the book does not supply much which has to do with covenant. I would agree with them; but this small volume does not attempt to do that. A few things which need to be understood but would complicate the text are supplied in the appendixes. It is hoped that readers will use these to fill out their knowledge of covenant. It is difficult to obtain a small book on the theme of covenant, and so I trust it may be of help to many, and that the beautiful knowledge of God’s covenant with Man may become further known in the Church.

Geoffrey Bingham

November, 1998