Bible Dictionary
Works, Covenant of
The covenant of works is understood as God’s covenant with Adam as representative of humanity, requiring perfect obedience. It is distinguished from the covenant of grace, which rests on God’s gracious provision rather than human obedience.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material connects this doctrine with the biblical covenantal relationships associated with Adam and with later covenant passages. It does not provide further details concerning its specific commands or consequences.
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