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Episode 96: Republication: An Introduction

In the study of biblical and systematic theology, students of Scripture learn about the covenant of grace, “wherein [the Lord] freely offers unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ; requiring of them faith in him, that they may be saved, and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal life his Holy Spirit, to make them willing, and able to believe” (as the WCF says). But students of Scripture also learn about the covenant of works, which preceded the covenant of grace, a covenant made in the Garden of Eden to Adam by God, “wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience.” Now, some theologians would speak about the covenant of works being “republished” at Mount Sinai, which is where we get the doctrine of republication. But what exactly does this entail, what do we make of this doctrine of republication? Joining the podcast for the next few weeks to tackle this are Rev. Andrew Compton (who you’ll hear on Zoom), Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach.