THE COVENANT PRINCIPLE

1. Adamic Covenant. – Unconditional

   1. The constitution of the covenant.

      1. Made with Adam in Eden, before the expulsion.

      2. It is unconditional and consists of a curse and a promise

      3. Genesis 3:14-19 To order the life of man outside Eden

         1. Cherubim – Holiness of God.

         2. Seraphim – Uncleanness of people of God.

   2. The Contents of the covenant.

      1. The curse of Satan – Genesis 3:14.

      2. The judgment on the woman – Genesis 3:16.

         1. Multiplied conception.

         2. Maternal sorrow.

         3. Subordination to man, the headship being invested in man.

      3. The judgment on the man – Genesis 3:17

         1. The ground is cursed for his sake.

         2. He must labor for his living.

      4. The curse on creation – Genesis 3:18.

         1. Caused to bring forth thorns, thistles, etc., and all things which tend to make cultivation difficult.

         2. Genesis 3:17, Sorrow – toil.

      5. The promise – Genesis 3:15.

   3. The Conclusion of the covenant. – Runs on to the renovation of the earth by fire.

   4. The Seal –

      1. Genesis 3:21

      2. Clothing

      3. Genesis 3:23,24

      4. Driven out of the garden.