what is the lord s covenant 
according to the bible the lord has made several covenants at the highest level god has promised to humanity that he will one day return to earth and grant everlasting life the bible also outlines several other covenants where god has made a promise to mankind that may or may not require action on humanity s part the bottom linecovenants create the parameters of many contracts whether it s the social contract enforced by a system of laws the boundaries created by a religion or limits on how to use your business or property read and understand any affirmative or negative covenants before entering into an agreement 