Bible 473 Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum, God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2015) Chapter 2 The authors note that the biblical covenants are not simply contracts with God, but rather are expressions of God's gracious initiative and covenant faithfulness to His people, which they are called to respond to in faith and obedience. Explain why this statement above is significant to a Christian.

Bible 473 Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum, God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2015) Chapter 2 The authors note that the biblical covenants are not simply contracts with God, but rather are expressions of God's gracious initiative and covenant faithfulness to His people, which they are called to respond to in faith and obedience. Explain why this statement above is significant to a Christian.