The phrase "eternal covenant" refers to a lasting agreement or promise that will never end. It suggests a bond that is permanent, unchanging, and everlasting. Full definition
In an 1829 letter to his friend Friedrich Lücke, which he wrote in order to defend his approach to dogmatic theology, Schleiermacher posits an «eternal covenant between the living Christian faith and completely free, independent scientific inquiry.» (firstthings.com)
The threats to Schleiermacher's eternal covenant have come from many directions. (firstthings.com)
Schleiermacher's «eternal covenant» may seem noble, but it often leads to a Christian surrender to the spirit of the age. (firstthings.com)