We must set our eyes on the city to come, the new Jerusalem, in which we will behold the face of our beloved Bridegroom, enjoy the spiritual blessings that are ours in Christ, celebrate the consummation of God’s promises, and stand beside those from every tribe, tongue, and nation to worship the Lamb of God forever (Revelation 22:1–5).

Our family goes to Christ Covenant Church. The school that meets on our campus, and is a ministry of the church, is Covenant Day School. Our denomination’s college, as well as the seminary, is named Covenant. Yet many people, even those who are part of such churches or academic institutions, do not understand the meaning of covenant theology, and therefore, do not understand why it matters for everyday life. So, I want to give you five reasons why covenant theology is important for daily living, which I hope will also inform your understanding of covenant theology overall.

1. Covenant theology reminds us of a perfect promise.

When someone breaks a promise to us and we are confused or devastated, covenant theology reminds us that Someone has made a better promise to us. There is no way that we could have reached out to have a relationship with the creator God. But amazingly, He has reached out to us by way of His covenant. He has promised, “I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people” (Lev. 26:12). You may be crushed today because of a broken promise, but take comfort, dear believer. God has chosen us in Christ to be His people and He always keeps His promises.

2. Covenant theology reminds us that the Bible is a living book.

When we are tempted to guide our lives by other books instead of first turning to God’s Word, covenant theology reminds us that the Bible is a better book. It reveals the bigger picture of who God is and who we are. Through His Word He reveals our need (seen in the covenant of works) and His perfect supply (seen in the covenant of grace). God’s Word will reveal to you “wondrous things” (Ps. 119:18). Its words “are pure words” (Ps. 12:6). It consistently testifies of Christ (John 5:39). It has the power to convert the soul (Ps. 19:7). It comforts God’s people (Rom. 15:4). Its author is God, and it is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16–17).

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