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.
A Must Listen Wow! One of the best/most important sermons I've ever heard. If you claim to be reformed, you must listen to this. If you have questions about circumcision and baptism, you must listen to this!!! Yeah, its long, but time will fly.
Fiona from UK (12/27/2005)
An Excellent Address Having once taken the Baptist view of the covenant, can I encourage those who still do to prayerfully listen to this address. The Scriptures clearly teach and warn against covenant breaking, both in the Old Testament and in the New - else how are we to understand the breaking off of the branches on the vine in John 15 and of the olive tree in Romans 11? Hebrews chapter 4 warns the New testament church of the same sin committed under the Old, namely that they should not 'fall after the same example of unbelief.' The unity of the Scriptures of truth are so gloriously set forth with this view and God's glory shines here. 'Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.' Psalm 90:16
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