Term

Abrahamic Covenant

A covenant made between God and Abraham.

Filed underCovenant TheologyOld Testament Studies

Definition

A covenant established by God with Abraham, dated by Ferguson to approximately 1996–1821 B.C. The initial promise is recorded in Genesis 12:1-3.

Scripture

  • Genesis 12:1-3source

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Sources

  1. 1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). Ch. 1

Last revised August 15, 2026