Covenant Foundations: Understanding the Promise-Keeping God of the Bible

“A readily accessible, rich, and clear exposition of a biblical theme that belongs to spine of the Bible story, [Motyer] gives coherence to our understanding of the Bible's message, helps us better to know Christ, and puts marrow into our spiritual bones.”

“I have a rule that goes like this: anything written by Alec Motyer is worth reading. Covenant Foundations is no exception to that rule. … Motyer clearly, simply, and helpfully walks you through Scripture tracing out how God makes and keeps his promises in his covenants.”

“Motyer shows his readers the seamless unity of God’s redeeming work across the Old Testament and into the New Testament. This work certainly will introduce many to a lifelong study of covenant theology and fuel their praise of our covenant God.”

“This is all vintage Alec—clear, warm, stimulating, whimsical, God–exposing. If you want to understand and enjoy the Bible, read this book.”

“Alec Motyer is a 5–star tour guide to God’s Word. Familiar passages come alive as he draws out stunning connections. The 130 pages will fly by as he takes you by the hand and walks with you from Genesis to Revelation, re-tracing God's Covenant Promise from its origins in the narrative of Noah and Abraham, through the establishment of the law, towards its climax in Christ. Though Motyer died in 2016, these lecture notes have been lovingly edited by his son, Steve, and published here in book format for the first time. The result is a book that defies simple categorization for a specific audience. Clear writing and digestible sections make for easy reading for a high school student or new believer with no Bible background. And yet, the depth of insights will benefit pastors and veteran theologians alike.”