Impact of Pietism on Evangelicalism

Covenant theology is a synonym for covenantism also referred to as federal theology or
federalism. It provides a conceptual framework to decipher the Bible structure.
The theory uses the concept of a covenant as a principle to Christian living. The concept is
built on three covenants ie covenant of grace, covenant of work and covenant of
redemption. The covenant theology is a prevalent theology among the Presbyterians and is
featured in the Westminster confession of faith. This theory views the works of Jesus Christ as
the fulfillment of the promises made to Israelites by Gods. Pietism movement embraces the
Covenant theology with emphasis the biblical doctrine of sanctity and a vigorous Christian life.
Even though Spener did not directly advocate for activities of Covenant theory, they were in one
way or another firmly held and practiced. This paper attempts to explain the contributions of
Pietism to Covenant theology, identify Pietism theological distinctive and explain how the
distinctive shave Cov thinking.

The Pietism movement significantly contributed to the success of Covenant theory. Originating in Germany, this movement began in the late 17th century. Philipp Spener, a Lutheran theologian, established it. The movement emphasized personal reformation through spiritual rebirth and renewal. Additionally, it focused on individual devotion and sanctity, which became the pillars of Pietism.

Moreover, the Pietism movement played an instrumental role among Lutherans. It started in Germany but quickly spread to Protestants worldwide. As a result, its influence reached far beyond its origins.

Pietism expanded from Germany to various regions, including Swaziland, Scandinavia, and the Baltics. In the Baltics, the movement inspired many people and raised great warriors of faith. Notable figures included Peter Spaak, Hans Nielsen Hauge, Carl Olof Rosenius, Barbara von Krüdener, and Katarina Asplund.

Furthermore, the Pietism movement laid the foundation for Evangelicalism in the 18th century. Today, Evangelicalism boasts over 300 million Protestants worldwide. APA