The arrangement in the Garden of Eden between God and Adam. As the "federal head" (representative) of all humanity, Adam was promised eternal life on the condition of perfect and personal obedience. When Adam failed, all humanity fell with him into a state of sin.
Most traditional Reformed systems identify three "theological" covenants that serve as the structural backbone of history:
An eternal agreement made within the Trinity before time began. In this pact, the Father appointed the Son to redeem a chosen people, and the Son voluntarily agreed to serve as their mediator and substitute.
Established immediately after the Fall (Genesis 3:15), this is the means by which God saves sinners. It is based entirely on the work of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the requirements of the Covenant of Works on behalf of His people. Historical Development of the Covenants
The arrangement in the Garden of Eden between God and Adam. As the "federal head" (representative) of all humanity, Adam was promised eternal life on the condition of perfect and personal obedience. When Adam failed, all humanity fell with him into a state of sin.
Most traditional Reformed systems identify three "theological" covenants that serve as the structural backbone of history: Introducing Covenant Theology
An eternal agreement made within the Trinity before time began. In this pact, the Father appointed the Son to redeem a chosen people, and the Son voluntarily agreed to serve as their mediator and substitute. The arrangement in the Garden of Eden between God and Adam
Established immediately after the Fall (Genesis 3:15), this is the means by which God saves sinners. It is based entirely on the work of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the requirements of the Covenant of Works on behalf of His people. Historical Development of the Covenants It is based entirely on the work of