We conclude our Doctrine of Man series by exploring the Covenant of Grace described in detail in the Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 7 and
Sin is a covenant-historical reality. This is seen clearly when we consider the sustained analogy that Paul draws between the historical Christ and the first
Sin is any want of conformity unto or transgression of God’s law. We look at different theories of sin, the nature of original sin in
In this lesson we consider the reward offered to Adam through the Covenant of Works by exploring the symbolism of the tree of life. The tree
The Reformed tradition has spoken of the relationship between God and Adam as a covenantal relationship. This covenant has been known by several different names:
In this lesson, we consider human beings and body-soul unities. We compare different views of human constitution, including dichotomy and trichotomy. We also consider different views
We consider the eschatology of the image of God through the covenantal structure instituted by God. We look at Ephesians 1:3, which provides a rich
We now turn several important implications of the image of God, namely humanity’s dominion and offices. Man is made to glorify God and to enjoy
In this lesson, we consider whether man retains the image of God after the Fall, and if so, how the image of God has been
Theologians have conceptualized the image of God in several different ways. In this lesson, we consider the traditional Reformed, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Pelagian views