THE POWER OF THE COVENANT PART I
Ezekiel 17:19
Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "As I live, surely My oath which he despised and My covenant which he broke, I will inflict on his head.
A covenant is defined as an “agreement, deed or legal contract.” When God made His covenant with Abraham, the contract was for Abraham “and” his descendants. They were bound by the same agreement as Abraham, for all generations. In the Bible, God reaffirmed the covenant with Isaac, Abraham’s son; Jacob, Isaac's son and so on and so forth. The covenant can not be abolished and all parties are held accountable to the terms agreed. God made it perfectly clear about the length of the covenant:
"I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you. 8"I will give to you and to your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7)
What was the agreement? God would bless Abraham, increase his wealth, make him into a great nation in exchange for his faithfulness. God would become his God and Abraham’s descendants would become God’s people. Any breaches of the contract, would bring judgement from God. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and others were faithful, but because the covenant extended to the nation as a whole and to all their descendants, who were not faithful, Israel as a nation was judged over and over.
Most nations of the world do not receive God’s judgement with the frequency and ferocity that of Israel. This is because these nations had not made a covenant with God. Although many of these nations were sinful and even atheistic, God’s judgment would appear to fall on most individually instead of corporately as a nation.
There was one nation, however, that followed the pattern of Israel and entered into a covenant with the God of the universe, pledging to make Him their God and themselves His people. Time and again, this nation inexplicably tied their fate to the God of the Bible. The nation, although far from perfect, sought to establish a country with God at its helm. This country was the United States Of America.
After the discovery of North America, many people fled from England and Europe, seeking to escape religious persecution. Many colonies of New England were dubbed “plantations of religion”. Although some came for the vast opportunities the new world offered, most came to expand the church of God without fear of reprisal by those who did not agree with their beliefs.
Protestants, Catholics and Nonconformists alike, came to America for a fresh start to worship as they pleased. In the 1620s, the Puritans migrated to New England, fleeing the growing persecution from the Church of England. The Puritans were soon followed by Quakers, Mennonites, Anglicans and Jews. In the years leading up to the American Revolution, quotes such as these were documented:
“As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the system of morals and His religion as He left them to us, the best the world ever saw or is likely to see.” - Benjamin Franklin, Signer of the Declaration Of Independence, Signer of the Constitution, Governor of Pennsylvania, Diplomat, Printer and Scientist
Called on the entire state to pray “that universal happiness may be established in the world [and] that all may bow to the scepter of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the whole earth be filled with His glory.” - John Hancock, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of Congress, Revolutionary General and Governor of Massachusetts
“Being a Christian… is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast” - Patrick Henry, Revolutionary General, Legislator, “The Voice Of Liberty”; Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution,
Governor of Virginia.
“I am a real Christian – that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.” Thomas Jefferson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Diplomat, Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, Third President of The United States.
“I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as satisfied that it is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament.” - Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Surgeon General of the Continental Army, Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution, Father of American Medicine, Treasurer of the U.S. Mint and Father of Public Schools under the Constitution.
Our American history is overflowing with proclamations such as these. Religious freedom was the overriding force that beckoned all those who yearned to be free, to flee to the American colonies. Christianity was the prevailing religion and its thread is woven throughout our founding and history.
Ezekiel 17:19
Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "As I live, surely My oath which he despised and My covenant which he broke, I will inflict on his head.
A covenant is defined as an “agreement, deed or legal contract.” When God made His covenant with Abraham, the contract was for Abraham “and” his descendants. They were bound by the same agreement as Abraham, for all generations. In the Bible, God reaffirmed the covenant with Isaac, Abraham’s son; Jacob, Isaac's son and so on and so forth. The covenant can not be abolished and all parties are held accountable to the terms agreed. God made it perfectly clear about the length of the covenant:
"I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you. 8"I will give to you and to your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7)
What was the agreement? God would bless Abraham, increase his wealth, make him into a great nation in exchange for his faithfulness. God would become his God and Abraham’s descendants would become God’s people. Any breaches of the contract, would bring judgement from God. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and others were faithful, but because the covenant extended to the nation as a whole and to all their descendants, who were not faithful, Israel as a nation was judged over and over.
Most nations of the world do not receive God’s judgement with the frequency and ferocity that of Israel. This is because these nations had not made a covenant with God. Although many of these nations were sinful and even atheistic, God’s judgment would appear to fall on most individually instead of corporately as a nation.
There was one nation, however, that followed the pattern of Israel and entered into a covenant with the God of the universe, pledging to make Him their God and themselves His people. Time and again, this nation inexplicably tied their fate to the God of the Bible. The nation, although far from perfect, sought to establish a country with God at its helm. This country was the United States Of America.
After the discovery of North America, many people fled from England and Europe, seeking to escape religious persecution. Many colonies of New England were dubbed “plantations of religion”. Although some came for the vast opportunities the new world offered, most came to expand the church of God without fear of reprisal by those who did not agree with their beliefs.
Protestants, Catholics and Nonconformists alike, came to America for a fresh start to worship as they pleased. In the 1620s, the Puritans migrated to New England, fleeing the growing persecution from the Church of England. The Puritans were soon followed by Quakers, Mennonites, Anglicans and Jews. In the years leading up to the American Revolution, quotes such as these were documented:
“As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the system of morals and His religion as He left them to us, the best the world ever saw or is likely to see.” - Benjamin Franklin, Signer of the Declaration Of Independence, Signer of the Constitution, Governor of Pennsylvania, Diplomat, Printer and Scientist
Called on the entire state to pray “that universal happiness may be established in the world [and] that all may bow to the scepter of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the whole earth be filled with His glory.” - John Hancock, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of Congress, Revolutionary General and Governor of Massachusetts
“Being a Christian… is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast” - Patrick Henry, Revolutionary General, Legislator, “The Voice Of Liberty”; Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution,
Governor of Virginia.
“I am a real Christian – that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.” Thomas Jefferson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Diplomat, Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, Third President of The United States.
“I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as satisfied that it is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament.” - Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Surgeon General of the Continental Army, Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution, Father of American Medicine, Treasurer of the U.S. Mint and Father of Public Schools under the Constitution.
Our American history is overflowing with proclamations such as these. Religious freedom was the overriding force that beckoned all those who yearned to be free, to flee to the American colonies. Christianity was the prevailing religion and its thread is woven throughout our founding and history.
THE POWER OF THE COVENANT PART I
Ezekiel 17:19
Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "As I live, surely My oath which he despised and My covenant which he broke, I will inflict on his head.
A covenant is defined as an “agreement, deed or legal contract.” When God made His covenant with Abraham, the contract was for Abraham “and” his descendants. They were bound by the same agreement as Abraham, for all generations. In the Bible, God reaffirmed the covenant with Isaac, Abraham’s son; Jacob, Isaac's son and so on and so forth. The covenant can not be abolished and all parties are held accountable to the terms agreed. God made it perfectly clear about the length of the covenant:
"I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you. 8"I will give to you and to your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7)
What was the agreement? God would bless Abraham, increase his wealth, make him into a great nation in exchange for his faithfulness. God would become his God and Abraham’s descendants would become God’s people. Any breaches of the contract, would bring judgement from God. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and others were faithful, but because the covenant extended to the nation as a whole and to all their descendants, who were not faithful, Israel as a nation was judged over and over.
Most nations of the world do not receive God’s judgement with the frequency and ferocity that of Israel. This is because these nations had not made a covenant with God. Although many of these nations were sinful and even atheistic, God’s judgment would appear to fall on most individually instead of corporately as a nation.
There was one nation, however, that followed the pattern of Israel and entered into a covenant with the God of the universe, pledging to make Him their God and themselves His people. Time and again, this nation inexplicably tied their fate to the God of the Bible. The nation, although far from perfect, sought to establish a country with God at its helm. This country was the United States Of America.
After the discovery of North America, many people fled from England and Europe, seeking to escape religious persecution. Many colonies of New England were dubbed “plantations of religion”. Although some came for the vast opportunities the new world offered, most came to expand the church of God without fear of reprisal by those who did not agree with their beliefs.
Protestants, Catholics and Nonconformists alike, came to America for a fresh start to worship as they pleased. In the 1620s, the Puritans migrated to New England, fleeing the growing persecution from the Church of England. The Puritans were soon followed by Quakers, Mennonites, Anglicans and Jews. In the years leading up to the American Revolution, quotes such as these were documented:
“As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the system of morals and His religion as He left them to us, the best the world ever saw or is likely to see.” - Benjamin Franklin, Signer of the Declaration Of Independence, Signer of the Constitution, Governor of Pennsylvania, Diplomat, Printer and Scientist
Called on the entire state to pray “that universal happiness may be established in the world [and] that all may bow to the scepter of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the whole earth be filled with His glory.” - John Hancock, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of Congress, Revolutionary General and Governor of Massachusetts
“Being a Christian… is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast” - Patrick Henry, Revolutionary General, Legislator, “The Voice Of Liberty”; Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution,
Governor of Virginia.
“I am a real Christian – that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.” Thomas Jefferson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Diplomat, Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, Third President of The United States.
“I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as satisfied that it is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament.” - Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Surgeon General of the Continental Army, Ratifier of the U.S. Constitution, Father of American Medicine, Treasurer of the U.S. Mint and Father of Public Schools under the Constitution.
Our American history is overflowing with proclamations such as these. Religious freedom was the overriding force that beckoned all those who yearned to be free, to flee to the American colonies. Christianity was the prevailing religion and its thread is woven throughout our founding and history.
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