Term
old covenant
The Mosaic covenant established at Sinai, which has been superseded by the new covenant in Christ.
Filed underCovenant TheologyBiblical Theology
Definition
A term referring specifically to the Mosaic covenant established at Sinai, which has been superseded by the new covenant in Christ.
Connections
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- Related to
- covenant nomismTerm
- prayerTerm
- Contrasted with
- new covenantTerm
- Part of
- Old TestamentTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 25B.4Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 25B.4.
Last revised August 14, 2026