Adam and the Covenant of Works (J. V. Fesko)

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J. V. Fesko seeks to recover and defend the doctrine of the covenant of works in this second book in his three–part series. He argues that it is biblical and a necessary element for a right understanding of God, the world, Christ and our redemption. Understanding the nature of the triune God’s interaction with Adam ultimately sets the stage for the work of the last Adam, Jesus.

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Adam and the Covenant of Works

Endorsements

A reader studying this important topic will be aided by what is in effect three books in one. Even though a reader may take a view other the author’s, he will find himself benefited by the learned detail that Professor Fesko has amassed.

Paul Helm, Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College, London

This is a valuable resource for students and preachers, and an important contribution to the recovery of confidence in a vital doctrine.

David Strain, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi

Table of Contents

Abbreviations .......................................................................... viii

Acknowledgements .................................................................... xi

Preface .................................................................................... xiii

Introduction ............................................................................ xvii

PART I – History

I.1: Terms .............................................................................. 1

I.2: Do This and Live ........................................................... 13

I.3: Adam’s Faith .................................................................. 43

I.4: Covenant or Contract? .................................................... 55

I.5: Grace in the Covenant of Works ..................................... 77

I.6: The Covenant of Works and Sinai ................................ 107

PART II – Exegesis

II.1: Written on the Heart (Rom. 2:14-15) ............................ 161

II.2: In the Day that You Eat (Gen. 2:16-17) ........................ 183

II.3: Do This and Live (Lev. 18:5) ........................................ 199

II.4: They Broke the Everlasting Covenant (Isa. 24:5) ............. 217

II.5: Like Adam They Broke the Covenant (Hosea 6:7) ......... 239

II.6: These Are Two Covenants (Gal. 4:24) ........................... 263

II.7: Adam, Israel, and Christ (Rom. 5:12-21) ....................... 281

II.8: Captive to the Law (Rom. 7:16) .................................... 301

PART III – Doctrine

III.1: Statement of the Doctrine ............................................. 317

III.2: The Covenant of Works and Sinai .................................339

III.3: Justification and the Covenant of Works........................ 357

III.4: Grace and Merit in the Covenant of Works................... 377

III.4a: Excursus on Genesis 1:26 .............................................. 419

Conclusion ..............................................................................435

Bibliography ........................................................................... 441

Subject Index ......................................................................... 477

Scripture Index ...................................................................... 489

Product Details

Title: Adam and the Covenant of Works 

Author: J. V. Fesko

Publisher: Mentor

Pages: 536

Binding: Hardcover

Size: 21.6 x 13.8 x 3.5 cm

ISBN: 9781527107281