The Covenant of Works [Children's Catechism 23—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 23—especially explaining how the covenant of works gets its name.

Q23. What covenant did God make with Adam? The covenant of works. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary from the audio transcript. The lesson explores the covenant of works that God made with Adam, as outlined in the catechism. It distinguishes this covenant from the covenant of grace, emphasizing that Adam's obedience and works were the means to obtain the blessings of life in the first covenant, while in the second covenant, it is Jesus' works that secure blessings for believers. Pastor clarifies the terminology used in the Westminster Standards, explaining why the Standards use different various names for the covenant with Adam. The tone is instructional, aiming to educate and clarify the theological distinctions for the audience.