Covenant in paradise

The Covenant Broken through the Fall into Sin

This article considers the breaking of the covenant in Genesis 3 at the fall into sin.

Should We Speak of a Covenant of Works?

This article argues against the use of the concept of a pre-fall covenant of works. The author prefers the term “covenant of love.”

When Did God First Establish His Covenant?

This article shows how God first established his covenant in Paradise. It shows that the existence of the covenant already then can be inferred from man’s special status, gifts, and obligations, outlined in Genesis 1:26 and Genesis 2:2-20. It also discusses the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

The Adamic Administration of the Covenant

This article shows that redemptive history is related to the covenant. The author discusses the covenant in relation to creation, the Fall and redemption.

Was There Ever a Covenant of Works?

This article is on the covenant of works and the covenant of grace.

The Covenant of Works in Dutch Reformed Orthodoxy

This article discusses the covenant of works as understood by Casper Olevianus & Zacharias Ursinus, Herman Witsius, Wilhelmus a' Brakel, Herman Bavinck and Louis Berkhof.

God's Creation of Man: Created God's Covenant Friend

This article describes the covenant relationship between God and Adam in Genesis 1 in terms of friendship. It makes an argument against the covenant of works.

Covenant Theology under Attack

This article is about the covenant of works (covenant in the paradise). Rewards and blessing, the active obedience of Jesus Christ, and the relation of paradise and the covenant of grace is also discussed.

Covenant of Works and Merit?

This article is about the covenant of works (covenant in paradise), and specifically also about reward and blessing in paradise.

Christian Library

Main menu