In this book Smith delves deeper into the discussion at the intersection of covenant and trinitarian theology that he began with Paradox and Truth. Though many Reformed theologians have recognized an agreement between the Father and the Son for the salvation of the human race, few have explored the vast theological possibilities of an eternal covenant that involves all three persons of the Trinity. Instead, covenantal soteriology has focused on the so-called covenant of works between God and Adam, which turns out to be problematic both biblically and theologically. Smith places the eternal covenant in the position it deservesthe keystone of biblical and systematic theologywith profound consequences for the Reformed worldview.

INTRODUCTION 1. IS THERE A COVENANT IN THE TRINITY? Reformed Opinion Biblical Arguments Historical Revelation of the Eternal God Elements of the Covenant Covenantal Language The Acme of Traditional Reformed Theology 2. THE CHARACTER OF THE COVENANT Defining the Covenant Perichoresis Conclusion 3. IMPLICATIONS OF A TRINITARIAN COVENANT Trinity in Covenant as Paradigmatic The Covenant of Works is Antiquated The Covenant of Works is Unbiblieal The Covenant of Works is Theologically Inadequate The Covenant of Works and the Gospel The Decree and the Covenant The Covenant Structure of the Bible Covenant and Eschatology Covenantal Worship Covenantal Worldview CONCLUSION