Join Ryan McGraw, a professor of systematic theology and author, as he explores the eternal covenant between the Father and Son that predates Genesis. He highlights how this covenant frames all of Scripture and salvation history. Discover the significance of the covenant of redemption and its implications for understanding God’s character and the law. Ryan clarifies the distinctions between covenants, illustrating how the narratives of the Old and New Testaments converge in Christ. This discussion is a deep dive into covenant theology, illuminating its relevance for today.
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McGraw's Conversion Journey
Dr. Ryan McGraw first encountered Christ, then the Bible, and lastly God during his conversion journey.
This order reflects a common experience of initially reading the Bible somewhat disjointedly before seeing unity in Scripture.
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Law Reveals God's Character
The law reveals God's character by showing His nature through commandments.
Jesus embodies the law perfectly, rewriting it on believers' hearts through the Spirit.
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Law and Ceremonial Sacraments
The Ten Commandments reveal God's nature and His creation pattern.
Ceremonial laws function as sacraments pointing to Christ's sacrifice and priesthood.
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What if the Bible’s story didn’t start in Genesis, but in eternity past? Discover the eternal covenant between Father and Son that shapes all of Scripture and salvation history.
In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis sits down with Dr. Ryan McGraw, professor of systematic theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, to unpack the powerful doctrine of Covenant Theology.
But this isn’t just about ancient agreements—it’s about the eternal plan of salvation crafted before time began. Dr. McGraw lays out the “covenant of redemption,” the intra-Trinitarian agreement between the Father and the Son to redeem a people through the perfect obedience and atoning death of Christ. This covenant provides the foundation for everything that unfolds in redemptive history—from Adam’s failure under the covenant of works, to the unfolding covenant of grace that culminates in Christ and continues through the Church.
Together, they trace the storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, showing how the theme of covenant brings coherence and clarity to God’s dealings with His people. You’ll hear how the law reveals not just commands, but the very character of God; how the gospel is embedded even in the earliest pages of the Old Testament; and how the biblical distinction between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent runs throughout all redemptive history. Whether you’re new to covenant theology or looking to deepen your theological roots, this episode will help you see that the Bible is not a disjointed anthology—but a breathtaking, unified narrative of God’s eternal purpose in Christ.
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00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Dr. McGraw's Background in Ministry & Academia 02:30 – Covenant Theology: A Blessing You Didn’t Know You Needed 04:45 – What Is a Covenant? 07:15 – God’s Character in the Law & the Gospel 10:00 – Covenant of Works, Grace, and Redemption Explained 14:30 – The Unity of Scripture in Covenant Theology 18:10 – Typology and the Shadows of Christ 22:45 – Seed of the Woman vs. Seed of the Serpent 27:00 – Distinguishing Covenant Members: External vs. Internal 30:00 – Christ’s Obedience and the Covenant of Works 34:20 – Covenant of Redemption vs. Covenant of Grace 39:00 – Old Covenant vs. New Covenant 43:15 – Assurance in Covenant Theology 47:40 – Discipleship and Covenant Application 52:30 – Is Covenant Theology Just for Presbyterians? 58:15 – Growing in Grace Through the Covenant 1:02:15 – Sacraments & Covenant Theology 1:08:45 – Final Reflections & Book Info
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