Renewing Your Mind Creation Covenant
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Jan 28, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, explains the creation covenant and Adam as humanity's representative. He traces how that covenant reaches all people and shapes moral duties like marriage. He also explores creation-based principles versus cultural customs and introduces the covenant of works versus grace.
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Adam As Representative Of Humanity
- When God made a covenant with Adam, Adam represented the whole human race so all descendants participate in that covenant.
- R.C. Sproul argues we are unavoidably in a covenant relationship with God by virtue of Adam, whether we acknowledge it or not.
Creation Covenant Applies To All People
- The creation covenant's stipulations extend as far as creation itself and so apply to all generations.
- R.C. Sproul says ethical norms rooted in creation, like marriage sanctity, transcend cultural change.
Test Customs Against Principles
- Distinguish between biblical customs and principles by seeking the underlying timeless principle.
- R.C. Sproul advises burden of proof lies on those who claim a biblical mandate is only cultural, not universal.
