What is the term for a sacred agreement between God and people?

• A. Pact
• B. Covenant
• C. Treaty
• D. Alliance

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is a sacred agreement between God and people, known as a covenant. A covenant is more than a simple contract; it’s a binding, divinely initiated commitment that includes promises from God and responsibilities for people, often confirmed by a sign or ceremony. In biblical history, covenants establish a relationship with God—God’s promises, blessings, and the conditions people commit to. Examples include God’s promises to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and in Christian belief, the New Covenant through Jesus. Other words like pact, treaty, or alliance describe agreements in more secular or worldly contexts and don’t carry the same sense of a divine, relational bonding with God. So the term that best fits a sacred agreement between God and people is covenant.