White Horse Inn The Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace in Galatians
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Dec 14, 2025 Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the contrast between the Covenants of Works and Grace in Galatians. The hosts unpack Paul's allegory of Hagar and Sarah, revealing the freedom of promise versus the bondage of the law. They confront the misinterpretations of living by the Spirit, emphasizing love and shared burdens. Explore the distinction between fleshly deeds and fruits of the Spirit, as well as the transformative power of Christ that breaks sin's dominion. The conversation is both insightful and deeply rooted in Christian discipleship.
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Two Covenants Define Belonging
- Paul contrasts two covenants: the law (Sinai/Hagar) and the promise (Sarah/Abraham) to show who belongs to God.
- Michael Horton argues this establishes Galatians' core: freedom in Christ replaces slavery to the law.
Law Versus Gospel Framing
- Reformed theology distinguishes law and gospel as covenant of works versus covenant of grace.
- Horton contends Sinai functioned as a republication of the covenant of works, not a renewal of Edenic terms.
Sinai's Temporal Stakes
- The Mosaic covenant is law-based with temporal blessings and curses, unlike Adam's covenant which promised eternal life.
- Christ fulfills both the law's demands and the promise to Abraham, resolving both covenants in himself.
