were foreordained to
make solemn vows, 277
were formed, 277
were appointed, 280
were written in the book of
life, 282
The people of God an elect people, 283
were elected from transgressors
and their works, 283
were chosen in Christ, 284
were elected to covenant
obedience, 285
were elected to privileges that
belong only to those in covenant
with him, 286
Theirs is the heavenly calling, 286
the blessing of Justification, 288
the adoption of sons, 289
the blessing of sanctification, 291
To them belong the benefits of
Redemption, 292
assurance of God's love, 293
peace of conscience, 293
joy in the Holy Ghost, 294
increase of grace, 296
perseverance in grace, 297
eternal glory, 298

CHAPTER IX.
COVENANTING SANCTIONED BY THE DIVINE EXAMPLE.

Explanation of the argument, 300
God himself has entered into
covenant engagements, 300
in the covenant of Redemption, 301
with man in innocence, 302
with men in Christ, 302
The Lord Jesus on earth illustrated
in his practice the duty
of Covenanting, 302
The Lord, in entering into covenant,
provided an example for imitation, 303
It is possible, after some manner,
to imitate God in Covenanting, 304
It is desirable, 304
It is a duty, 305
Shown from the fourth
commandment, 306
various other injunctions, 306
The exercise of following the Divine
example in Covenanting important, 308
To follow that example in this,
obligatory through life, and in
all ages, 309

CHAPTER X.
COVENANTING A PRIVILEGE OF BELIEVERS.

A spiritual privilege what, 311
Evidence that Covenanting is so, 311
Believers a people near to God, 311
--in the gracious presence of
God, 312
They Covenanting, see God, 313
--know God and are known of Him, 315
To those Covenanting, the Lord is
favourable, 316
Those Covenanting, enjoy communion
with God,