The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, May, 1880

This volume presents a measured 19th‑century inquiry into what “covenant” really meant for the biblical world. Drawing on dozens of New‑Testament citations, it unpacks the interchangeable use of “will,” “testament,” and “covenant” and asks whether the Old Covenant can be reduced to a simple contract‑like agreement to keep the Decalogue. The author critiques Sabbatarian readings that tie the ancient pact to every individual, showing how such logic isolates infants and the wicked from any promised grace.

Through close readings of Paul’s letters, Hebrews, and prophetic passages like Zechariah, the work highlights a persistent tension between divine initiative and human assent. It reveals how the idea of a “finished” covenant coexists with the ongoing claim that its ten commandments still bind believers. Listeners will appreciate a scholarly, historically grounded discussion that challenges conventional assumptions while remaining rooted in the texts themselves.