Looking at Scripture Through a Covenantal Lens
There are many ways to look at scripture. The Bible is usually divided by one of two things. Dispensations or Covenants and their administrations. Much of the distinction between the two comes down to semantics because the Greek word for dispensation and administration are the exact same Greek work, “oikonomia” (οἰκονομία) which literally means “household management” or “management of a household”.
Which method you prefer may impact the hermeneutic or method of interpretation you use when studying the Bible. These often come down to three different methods:
- Literal Grammatical Historical – The Bible should be read literally and in its grammatical and historical context
- Christocentric or Christotelic — It’s all about Christ or it all points to Christ
- Redemptive Historical — The scripture should be looked at through God’s plan of redemption revealed throughout history
