Old Covenant
glossary_termThe old dispensation or order, which God established with his chosen people Israel, through the revelation of the Law to Moses (1961). See Covenant
Catechism Passages
Passages ranked by relevance to Old Covenant, from most closely related outward.
§1961
CHAPTER THREE GOD'S SALVATION: LAW AND GRACE
God, our Creator and Redeemer, chose Israel for himself to be his people and revealed his Law to them, thus preparing for the coming of Christ. the Law of Moses expresses many truths naturally accessible to reason. These are stated and authenticated within the covenant of salvation.