The Promises of the Law
If it is as some allege, that under the New Covenant, there are no more promised blessings for obedience to God’s Law, then what’s this all about?
Ephesians 6:2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
And if it is alleged further that Paul merely cited the promise and gave no indication that it was valid under the New Covenant (I know, I know. Weak. But you’d be surprised what folks’ll do to keep their system intact.), that contention will have to be taken up with the Westminster Confession of Faith. Ephesians 6:2-3 is cited as scripture proof for this gem:
“The promises of [The Law of God], in like manner, show them God’s approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof…” ~ WCF XIX.VI
So much for Law/Gospel…
