An eternal agreement made within the Trinity before time began. In this pact, the Father appointed the Son to redeem a chosen people, and the Son voluntarily agreed to serve as their mediator and substitute.
Most traditional Reformed systems identify three "theological" covenants that serve as the structural backbone of history:
Established immediately after the Fall (Genesis 3:15), this is the means by which God saves sinners. It is based entirely on the work of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the requirements of the Covenant of Works on behalf of His people. Historical Development of the Covenants
An eternal agreement made within the Trinity before time began. In this pact, the Father appointed the Son to redeem a chosen people, and the Son voluntarily agreed to serve as their mediator and substitute.
Most traditional Reformed systems identify three "theological" covenants that serve as the structural backbone of history:
Established immediately after the Fall (Genesis 3:15), this is the means by which God saves sinners. It is based entirely on the work of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the requirements of the Covenant of Works on behalf of His people. Historical Development of the Covenants
