Hello everyone,

I've just finished reading C. Matthew McMahon's book A Simple Overview of Covenant Theology. What should I read next?

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Chris
Independent Baptist
Michigan
Layman

I really got alot out of M. Horton's book God of Promise. It is written as an introduction to Cov. Theology.

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John Leonard
Deacon: Mid-Cities Presbyterian OPC
Bedford, TX

Maybe A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson. I read it long before I ever new what CT was. It's just an all around good book.

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Dan Pemberton
Vacaville, CA

Member, First Baptist Church San Luis Obispo
Formerly ABUSA (We left, so I guess that makes us American Baptists Unleashed!)

C. Matthew McMahon, that loser!? He's around here somewere...preparing to remove me from the board.

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Travis Speegle
Redeemer Presbyterian, PCA (Waco, Tx)
Pacific Cross Roads, PCA (Los Angeles, CA)


"When it comes to trustworthy theologians one can usually honor the rule of thumb that the deader the better."-Dr. John Hannah, DTS (of all places)

Most would probably recommend O. Palmer Robertson's Christ and the Covenants.

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Davidius
Husband of Emily
Member of All Saints Anglican Church - Chapel Hill (AMiA / Anglican Church of North America)
Student: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, German and Classics

His definition of a covenant is somewhat off. I would suggest Witsius. You can have a taste of it here and read the introduction here.

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Richard
CofE
UK

Dittos on Horton's Book. Also recommend his "Putting Amazing Back Into Grace".

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Benjamin P. Glaser, M. Div, Licentiate, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Member Fairmount ARP Church
Pittsburgh, PA

Deo Vindice

The whole work by Witsius is available online here:

The Economy of the Covenants -- Herman Witsius

I would also recommend John L. Girardeau, The Federal Theology: Its Import and Regulative Influence; Edward Fisher, The Marrow of Modern Divinity; and the writings of Thomas Boston, Thomas Watson, Wilhelmus a'Brakel, and others in that vein on this subject.

Here is a previous thread concerning what books on covenant theology to read:

Books on Covenant Theology

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Andrew

For a Particular Baptist Covenant Theology I would recommend Nehemiah Coxe's Covenant Theology From Adam to Christ. Covenant Theology From Adam to Christ

And from what I understand 'Covenant Children Today' is an excellent view of Covenant Children in light of Matthews book from a Reformed Baptist perspective. Covenant Children Today / Reformed Baptist Academic Press

That is what a few guys told me who have read both Matt's book and Covenant Children Today. I started to read Matthew's book but I just didn't venture far into it. The style was not for me. I can not comment on the content.

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R. Martin Snyder
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"Our object should not be to have scripture on our side but to be on the side of scripture; and however dear any sentiment may have become by being long entertained, so soon as it is seen to be contrary to the Bible, we must be prepared to abandon it without hesitation."
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Witsius' writing style is weird to me. I don't know how you guys can make sense of it. He uses many long sentences and unusual words and phrases. Someone should translate him into modern English. And do the same with John Owen please! Thanks.

Alright. Alright. I can understand him, but I might have to push through his book at least twice before I get a good understanding of him.

The Grace of Christ- William Plummer

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Ian Kemmerer
Trinity Bible Fellowship, Blandon, PA
Fleetwood, PA

"Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the vale of tears, Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay From His own fullness all He takes away."

"Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray—
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee."

If you're going to read Witsius's, "The Economy of the Covenants," make sure to get D. Patrick Ramsey and Joel Beeke's summary of it as well. I found it a BIG help.

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Stephen Spence

Member, Newtownards Reformed Presbyterian Church, N. Ireland

Can you give me a title too?

An Analysis of Herman Witsius's "The Economy of the Covenants"

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Philip A - Member, High Desert United Reformed Church, Apple Valley, CA.

"Reason also is choice" - Milton, Paradise Lost
"And then shall every word also seem consistent to him, if he for his part diligently read the Scriptures in company with those who are presbyters in the Church, among whom is the apostolic doctrine, as I have pointed out." - Irenaeus, Against Heresies, IV:XXXII.
"where there is text, there is hope" - Richard A. Muller

Good book.

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Susan Anita - Clan Scott!
Member of Grace Bible Church - Bakersfield, CA www.gbcob.org

Poythress' Understanding Dispensationalists. It is short and easy to read.

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J. B. Atken
John Knox PCA
Layman, M.A. student at Louisiana College

I'd recommend "Heaven Opened" by Richard Alleine.

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Dr. Don Kistler

I had a difficult time reading his book. I didn't feel I had a grasp on certain alternative interpretations he tries to contrast his with.

Dude, No!!!!

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Vaughan
BTh Student, Presbyterian Theological Centre
Student Assistant, Ashfield Presbyterian Church
Sydney, Australia
The Ransomed

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J. I. Packer says in the introduction of The Death of Death in the Death of Christ:

M. Horton's book God of Promise...one awesome book on the Covenants. IMHO

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D.L.Cox
Christ Reformed Chruch, Anaheim, Ca.
URC

It is a bit heavy, but

I really enjoyed "As Far As the Curse is Found" by Michael Williams, but also found Robertson's "Christ of the Covenants" helpful.

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Joel S.
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (Orlando, FL)
MAR Student, Reformed Theological Seminary
Bible/English Teacher, Evangelical Christian Academy