I was recently asked for a diagram as to how I understand the Biblical Covenants fit together.
I’ve pasted here (http://liftedveil.org/diagrams-of-the-biblical-covenants/) what I came up with plus what has been sent to me by a friend. They should be downloadable by right-clicking on the links and saving them. See also the zip file below with all of them together.
1a. Simplified Chart:- http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/1a_NCT_View_Simplified_ShaneBecker.pdf
1b. Expanded Chart:-
http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/1b_NCT_View_Expanded_ShaneBecker.pdf
(The only note I’d add is that the above diagrams could be read as saying there were no spiritual aspects to the Old/Mosaic covenant. There was, however that didn’t define the covenant or its membership. Being part of National Israel defined the membership of that covenant Deut 4:13, 5:1-3).
2a. Chart from Kyle Frampton:- http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/2a_NCT_CT_DT_Diagram_fromKyleFrampton.pdf
2b. Notes from Kyle:- http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/2b_NCT_CT_D_Notes_fromKyleFrampton.pdf
I also have these developed earlier which may be of interest.
3. New Covenant Newness Table: http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/3_NC_Newness.pdf
4. Primary Redemptive Covenants Table (Abrahamic, Old, New). http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/4_CovenantsTable.pdf
(Again, in table format the covenants can appear a bit ‘flat’. I think viewing this table along side ’1b’ above will be a good way of getting a handle on things. Also, I’m not sure that now I’d speak of the Lord’s Supper as the sign – singular – of the New Covenant. It certainly is identified as the primary ceremonial sign. Now, I’d probably speak of the signs – plural – of the New Covenant. Don’t know. I think the table is still correct – maybe needs minor qualification to identify ‘Primary Physical Sign’ or something.)
5. Sabbath Timeline: http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/5_SabbathTimeLine.pdf
(This was developed to aid discussions with Sunday Sabbaterians. I should add a box 9 at the end to identify Christ as our eternal Sabbath rest per Colossians 2).
Folder: http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/
Zip-File of all the above Charts and Tables:
http://liftedveil.org/content/nctdiagrams/NCT_Tables.zip
(Right click and save it to download).
I’m also expecting a diagram, which is a work in progress, from Josh Wood outlining where different people sit on the continuity/discontinuity line. I’ll past it here also when it is completed.
And of all my charts and stuff, this is my all time favorite illustration that I developed a few years back (although it is not directly related to the subject at hand):-
6. Oar That’s Hard: http://treasuringchrist.com/_TCCC/Hard_26Apr06.swf : )
Your brother in Christ,
Shane Becker.
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Thanks for all the work Shane. The Oar That’s Hard bit is a gem and I still remember the first time I saw it.
Man, Shane! That is really some good work! Thanks!
Thanks a bunch for providing these charts, brother!!!
Hello Shane,
We have talked a long while ago, and I know my daughter has contacted you as well (Laura Bonser, in NZ, Wellington) and wanted to drop a line again. I’ve enjoyed the charts and want to encourage you to keep up the good work there. I wish I could offer you more help with your web page, but I have nothing to offer (Though you may want to keep Laura in mind as she is finishing up her course work in graphic art in Wellington this month).
Keep pressing on brother!
Bob Bonser
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