Kim and Husband,

You mentioned a limited Reformed background (lack of "Reformedness"). We're firmly committed Reformed now but came from different backgrounds. It takes years of faithful study to learn and submit to these truths, so give yourself time.

I have found very helpful Dr RC Sproul's book, What is Reformed Theology?. This book, originally published under the title Grace Unknown is subtitled "Understanding the Basics." It has a DVD lecture series also for a Sunday School format, along with a study guide. The study guide has a good, basic bibliography for many of the major parts of Reformation Theology, including covenant and at least one book on eschatology. It might be worth it to spend the $6 or so for the study guide for the bibliography by topic.

I have found the book very deep yet, somehow a good introductory overview as well.

The book is not primarily about covenant theology but covers that as part of several major aspects of Reformed Theology, all of which tend to fit together. Remember, every major doctrine of Reformed Theology relates in some way to the Doctrine of God, so an integrated whole is how you'll eventually, by God's grace, understand it and follow it as rule for life.

For me, accepting the doctrines of grace (e.g. five points of Calvinism) came earlier than covenant theology v dispensationalism but they really are somewhat related, so a systematic study like in this book might be helpful.

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Arlene
PCA
North Carolina
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.