Baptist Covenant Theology A Biblical Framework for understanding and Savoring God’s Unfolding Redemptive work in HIstory Part 2: The Covenant of Works
What is a biblical covenant? a relational arrangement, initiated by God’s sovereign dispensing of his kindness, goodness, and wisdom toward man. Relational arrangement Initiated by God For our good Sometimes with conditions
Adam and Christ Paralleled in Rom. 5 Adam (first Adam) Christ (last Adam) 15 one man’s sin → death of many one man’s grace/gift → to many 16 one sin → many judged → condemnation man sins → one gift → justification of many 17 one sin → reign of death gift of one → reign in life 18 one sin → condemnation to all(*) act of righteousness → justification to all(*) 19 one sin → many sinners one’s obedience → many righteous (*) Adam’s all---all humanity (*) Christ’s all—all who are united to Him
A covenant of works? The arrangement with Adam had all the elements of a covenant: Relational arrangement Initiated by God For his good --- eternal life upon obedience Conditions --- obedience with curse attached for disobedience