The Covenant of Works is seen as a biblical framework underscoring humanity's obligation to God and the implications of Adam's disobedience.
The Covenant of Works posits that Adam was given a law to obey, and failure to do so resulted in the loss of eternal life. According to Covenant Theology, as articulated in passages like Romans 5:12, Adam's sin imputed guilt to all humanity, revealing the necessity of a Savior. Historical theological perspectives affirm that the purpose of this covenant was to highlight humanity's need for redemption, ultimately leading to Christ's righteousness being credited to believers. This underscores the gravity of sin and the imperative of divine grace for salvation.
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