We usually think of the word ‘covenant’ as simply meaning ‘a promise’ or ‘a promise between two people’, but a deeper study of the word reveals that there is much more happening when we speak of covenants and their implications.

Every now and then, someone will point to Isaiah 4:1 and claim it as a prophetic endorsement of polygamy in the last days. The logic usually goes something like this: “Seven women will take hold of one man. That sounds…

“There is a limit to human charity,” said Lady Outram, trembling all over.“There is,” said Father Brown dryly, “and that is the real difference between human charity and Christian charity. You must forgive me if I was not altogether crushed…