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Created page with "'''New Covenant Theology''' is a relatively recently developed framework for understanding the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, particularly in terms of God's covenants with humanity. It is a middle ground between Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism, emphasizing the centrality of Christ and the new covenant in interpreting Scripture. =Introduction= The relationship between the Old and New Testaments has long been a subject of debate within..." |
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The relationship between the Old and New Testaments has long been a subject of debate within Christian theology. This discussion remains unresolved largely due to its complexity, as it involves multiple theological disciplines, including hermeneutics, eschatology, law and grace, biblical theology, and systematic theology. Understanding this relationship requires a comprehensive grasp of biblical revelation, and as theological inquiry progresses, interpretations continue to be refined. | The relationship between the Old and New Testaments has long been a subject of debate within Christian theology. This discussion remains unresolved largely due to its complexity, as it involves multiple theological disciplines, including hermeneutics, eschatology, law and grace, biblical theology, and systematic theology. Understanding this relationship requires a comprehensive grasp of biblical revelation, and as theological inquiry progresses, interpretations continue to be refined. | ||
New Covenant Theology | New Covenant Theology is a relatively recent attempt to further clarify these matters. It is not yet a fully settled theology but rather an evolving movement, shaped by those who believe that neither of the major competing theological frameworks—Dispensational Theology and Covenant Theology—has provided a completely satisfactory answer. While differences remain within New Covenant Theology, particularly regarding the future of ethnic Israel and the millennium, there is broad agreement on key issues that distinguish this perspective. | ||
New Covenant Theology does not claim originality but builds upon the insights of both traditional theological frameworks. Scholars such as Geerhardus Vos, Douglas Moo, and D. A. Carson have contributed to the development of this approach. | New Covenant Theology does not claim originality but builds upon the insights of both traditional theological frameworks. Scholars such as [[Geerhardus Vos]], [[Douglas Moo]], and [[D. A. Carson]] have contributed to the development of this approach. As this is an ongoing theological dialogue, further refinement is widely expected in the years to come. | ||
=NCT and Traditional Theological Frameworks= | =NCT and Traditional Theological Frameworks= | ||