PR 38: Why “Covenants of Promise” Change Everything

Is the 'Covenant of Grace' really biblical—or just tradition? Discover how 'Covenants of Promise' or 'Progressive Covenantalism' reframes God's promises through Christ.

Have we misunderstood God’s covenants? In this bold episode, we challenge the traditional idea of the Covenant of Grace and explore the biblical case for Progressive Covenantalism. Pastor Steve Meidahl walks through Ephesians 2 and Hebrews to show that Scripture speaks of Covenants of Promise—plural—not one unbroken covenant of grace.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Should Reformed Christians Rethink the Covenant of Grace?
08:30 – What Westminster Gets Right and Wrong
15:00 – Why Progressive Covenantalism Better Fits the Bible
24:45 – What Ephesians 2 and Hebrews Really Teach
36:10 – The Abrahamic vs. New Covenant Debate
45:00 – What This Means for Baptism and the Church Today
54:15 – Doug Wilson, James White, and the Real Debate
1:05:00 – Can You Be Confessional and Still Hold This View?
1:15:00 – Final Thoughts: Christ, Covenants, and Reforming Faith

This video is especially important for Reformed Christians seeking to follow Christ’s truth above tradition. While we honor the Westminster Confession, we must not elevate man-made constructs over God’s Word. Progressive Covenantalism helps us read the Bible as a unified story of Christ's work without flattening the distinct promises God gave throughout redemptive history.

You'll see why it matters for the church today—especially when it comes to baptism, church membership, and understanding who is truly in the covenant. We’re not throwing away Reformed theology—we’re reforming it with Scripture at the center. This video gives a faithful, gospel-rich, and biblically grounded argument for Progressive Covenantalism and a better view of Christ and His church.

Key Points:
- “Covenant of Grace” is a theological term—not a biblical one
- Scripture speaks of multiple Covenants of Promise (Eph. 2:12)
- Progressive covenantalism preserves biblical distinctions and gospel clarity
- Flattening all covenants leads to confusion about baptism and church membership
- We must reform our theology by Scripture, not merely tradition
- Christ fulfills each covenant uniquely—He doesn’t just continue them

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