The Covenant of Works In the eighth chapter we have depicted Adam in his eminent, holy, and glorious nature. We shall now speak of him as being in covenant with God—the covenant of works. Acquaintance with this covenant is of the greatest importance, for whoever …
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Common Grace: God’s Gifts for a Fallen World: The Historical Section
CHAPTER TWO: THE STARTING POINT OF THE DOCTRINE OF COMMON GRACE “This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not be angry …
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COVENANT OF WORKS
When Adam and Eve were created, they stood in a moral relationship with God, their Creator. They possessed a duty of obedience to Him without any inherent claim to reward or blessing for such obedience. In His love, mercy, and grace, however, God voluntarily entered …