Pilgrim, I have not read the pamphlet in a while and I may not understand what Murray was trying to convey. But I will try to show you why I think I disagree with him. I went to the article and searched "works" and only found the word once. Murray does not mention the covenant of works once in dealing with the covenant of grace. In order to explain the covenant of grace the covenant of works needs to be mentioned.
I believe that the relationship between Adam and God before the fall was a covenant relationship based on works, not grace. I am not saying it wasnt established because of Gods pleasure and his love.

I agree with what it says in The Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 7 section 1 which says
"THE distance between God and the creature is so great, that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto him as their Creator, yet they could never have any fruition of him as their blessedness and reward, but by some voluntary condescension on God's part, which he has been pleased to express by way of covenant."

Before the fall the demerit of sin does not exist in the relationship between Adam and God, so niether does grace exist. There is two different covenants in scripture that Murray has made into one covenant(i think). This seems to take away from grace.

I hope this shows shows you where I am coming from a little bit and will help you see why I disagree with Murray on this issue.

Last edited by Soli Deo Gloria; Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:36 PM.