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Originally Posted by Semper Fidelis How many Covenants are expressed in Romans 5:12-21? | None of the covenants are "expressly" mentioned in Romans 5, though "death reigned from Adam to Moses" carries with it the covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham and Moses. And of course, the reference to the Gospel of Christ implies the New Covenant. So let's see, that would be 5 covenants. Only the Davidic covenant appears to be absent of any clear implication. |
What is a Covenant precisely?
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Originally Posted by Semper Fidelis What is the basis for salvation for these multiple Covenants you have in mind? | Salvation has always been by grace alone through faith alone, in accord with the unity of God's progressive revelation of Himself.
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Upon what basis has it "always" been so? 5 covenants above but the basis for salvation has "always" been the same?