1.     The distinction between the 'Covenant of
Redemption' and the 'Covenant of Grace'. Terms
explained and biblical basis.

2.     Erroneous tendencies to merge the Covenant of
Redemption and the Covenant of Grace by some within
historic Calvinism.- Boston, Kuyper, Kersten,
Hoeksema and Calvinistic Baptists. The view that only
the elect are ever in the covenant. Effect of this
view, as the identity of the elect infants
unknowable.  A look at Heb.8:7-12. Practical effects
of 'presumptive regeneration', and 'presumptive
unregeneration'.

3.     The biblical view  and its implications in
practice.  Covenant made effectual with the elect,
but made conditionally with all the children of
believers. Not Arminianism. Calvin on Gen.17:7.
Practical effects: - No presumptions; God's Word
stands; assurance concerning covenant children dying
in infancy; children to be treated according to their
God-given status in the church, charitably
(Eph.6:1-2) but without assumptions. The church on
earth mixed in adult and child membership and
preaching to reflect this fact. Paedo-communion
rejected and reason. Covenant family a unity.