Before Genesis: The Eternal Covenant That Shapes Everything
Before Genesis: The Eternal Covenant That Shapes Everything  
Podcast: The Remnant Radio's Podcast
Published On: Wed May 14 2025
Description: 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. ABOUT THE GUEST:📖BOOK: https://a.co/d/3pURRRB 00:00 – Introduction01:20 – Dr. McGraw's Background in Ministry & Academia02:30 – Covenant Theology: A Blessing You Didn’t Know You Needed04:45 – What Is a Covenant?07:15 – God’s Character in the Law & the Gospel10:00 – Covenant of Works, Grace, and Redemption Explained14:30 – The Unity of Scripture in Covenant Theology18:10 – Typology and the Shadows of Christ22:45 – Seed of the Woman vs. Seed of the Serpent27:00 – Distinguishing Covenant Members: External vs. Internal30:00 – Christ’s Obedience and the Covenant of Works34:20 – Covenant of Redemption vs. Covenant of Grace39:00 – Old Covenant vs. New Covenant43:15 – Assurance in Covenant Theology47:40 – Discipleship and Covenant Application52:30 – Is Covenant Theology Just for PresbyteSubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.📧 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER 📚 COURSES & CONFERENCES 🛒 SHOP MERCH 💝 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: • Leave a Tip• Become a Patron• Make a Tax-Deductible Donation  🌐📧 Check Out Our Church PagesJosh's ChurchMiller's ChurchRowntree's Church