Because the law of God to him in innocence, of a covenant form, [248]
To Adam, as an individual, [248]
—as representative of his posterity, [250]
Adapted to that, when in a state of grace, [251]
Inasmuch as gracious capacities lead to acquiescence in what God requires, [251]
—as invitations to accede to it are accepted by the regenerate, [254]
The Covenant of Works a reality, [256]
The wicked alone not in covenant, [259]
Those who are in covenant with God make and keep covenant engagements, [263]
State of those not in covenant with God dreadful, [265]