Against the Covenant of Works

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The Westminster Confession of Faith (VII, 2) describes the covenant of works as follows: The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works, wherein life was promised to Adam, and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience. This language can be understood in two different ways. 1) It may mean…

Life through the Law?

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In Exodus 20:13, the Lord said to Moses, "Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness; they did not walk in My statutes; they despised My judgments, which, if a man does, he shall live by them." He repeated it in verse 21 of the same chapter. Jesus said something very similar…

Christ in All the Psalms: Psalm 30

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A Psalm. A Song at the Dedication of the House. Of David1. I will exalt You, O Yahweh, for You draw me up,And You do not make my enemies rejoice over me.2. O Yahweh my God, I cry unto You,And You heal me.3. O Yahweh, You cause my soul to ascend from Sheol.You make me…