Doctrine
Covenant
Covenant describes binding commitments between God and people in scripture, often marked by promises, obligations, and signs. Traditions differ on covenant scope and continuity across dispensations.
LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.
Scripture anchors
When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.
Abrahamic covenant language ties identity and covenant sign.
Israel’s covenant obligation and promised status are linked.
Prophetic promise of a new covenant with Israel and Judah.
Book of Mormon text links restoration themes with covenant promises.
How different traditions summarize the texts
Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.
Tradition / reading
Broader Christian / biblical usage of related terms
Broader Christian interpretation often contrasts and connects Old and New Covenant themes, focusing on promise, law, and fulfillment in Christ. Traditions vary in how they map covenant continuity to church practice and sacramental theology.
Passages often cited in this summary: Jeremiah 31:31 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Exodus 19:5 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Genesis 17:10 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on Covenant
Latter-day Saint teaching emphasizes covenant making and keeping through ordinances, with restoration scripture applying biblical covenant patterns to latter-day gathering and discipleship. The phrase 'new and everlasting covenant' is often discussed in relation to priesthood ordinances and enduring commitment.
Passages often cited in this summary: Genesis 17:10 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Exodus 19:5 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); 3 Nephi 20:29 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
General Conference teachings
Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.
Your Patriarchal Blessing—Inspired Direction from Heavenly Father
Elder Randall K. Bennett · 2023-04
President Russell M. Nelson · 2020-10
Bonnie H. Cordon · 2019-10
Elder Gerrit W. Gong · 2019-10
Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ
Elder Ulisses Soares · 2024-04
Related topics
Cross-links for study context only—they do not imply that one topic logically proves another.
- Faith and Works(related study topic)
- Salvation(related study topic)
Where readers often connect ideas
Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.
None recorded yet.
Argument notes
- Covenant summaries usually distinguish covenant promises from covenant obligations while tracing continuity across scripture.
Reasoning tags
- exegesis
- history-of-doctrine