Term
Covenant of Grace
The ongoing historical trajectory of God's redemptive work from the Garden of Eden through the growth of the church.
Filed underCovenant TheologyBiblical Theology
Definition
The ongoing trajectory from the Garden of Eden through the history of the patriarchs, Israel, the Babylonian captivity, and the coming of John the Baptist, Jesus, Pentecost, and the growth of the church.
Connections
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- Part of
- Broader than
- new covenantTerm
Sources
- 1.“What Is the Difference Between the Covenant of Grace and the Covenant of Redemption?.”LinkOriginal citation: Nichols, Stephen, and Derek Thomas. "What Is the Difference Between the Covenant of Grace and the Covenant of Redemption?" Ligonier Ministries. Accessed February 2, 2026. https://learn.ligonier.org/qas/what-is-the-difference-between-the-covenant-of-grace-and-the-covenant-of-redemption.
Last revised August 14, 2026