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SOME THOUGHTS ON COVENANT THEOLOGY AND ON JUSTIFICATION #2 Rowland S. Ward   The Presbyterian Banner – April 2002 In the previous issue I outlined the concept of a covenant with Adam requiring obedience to the obtaining of eternal life. Adam’s failure in this covenant plunged the race into ruin, but through the obedience of the Last Adam, Jesus Christ, salvation is achieved. In justification we are not simply treated as if we had never sinned but as if Adam had fully obeyed. The Adamic covenant and merit It is common to describe Christ, the last Adam, as ‘meriting’ our salvation by his obedience. TheRead More →