covenant of works

This covenant was entered into by God with Adam as the representative of the human race (compare Genesis 9:11,12; 17:1-21).

It is referred to as a covenant of WORKS, because perfect obedience was its condition, thus distinguishing it from the Covenant of Grace.

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• good works
• Covenant of Grace
• covenant
• grace
• means of grace
• election of grace
• forgiveness of sin
• justification
• Am I good enough to go to Heaven?