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J_Edwards said:

1. Chapter 7: Of God's Covenant with Man - Paragraph 2 (cf. Chp. 19, para. 1, 6). I would clarify that the "covenant of works" was not meritorious and I deny that any covenant can be kept without faith. Good works, even in this covenant were a result of faith, as illustrated by the Sabbath rest which was Adam’s first full day in the presence of God.

Hi Joe,

Are you saying that you basically agree with Ch.VII p. 2, but think that it should clarify more about how the "covenant of works", i.e., the implication is that the covenant is still by faith and is not meritorious? Or are you saying that you think the WCF is implying that the "covenant of works" is meritorious? After re-reading it I can see the lack of clarity, but I don't know what the original intent was.

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WCF VII-2 : The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works,[2] wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity,[3] upon condition of perfect and personal obedience.

John