We focus on the Biblical word covenant because this word is central to our understanding of the Bible and thus central to the eternal plan of God.  This article is basically a summary following chapter 3 in Going Beyond the Five Points (ed. Rob Ventura), which is by Earl Blackburn and entitled, Covenant Theology.

We are going to see how the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic and Davidic covenants influence the history of the people of God and are the background to the statements of the prophets.

It is a doctrine that can only consistently be held by those who believe that God is absolutely sovereign in creation, providence and redemption.  It must fundamentally influence a Biblical view of missionary work...

This is an article to encourage you to read William Cunningham's Historical Theology.