The Book of Confessions - The Presbyterian Leader

Q. 33. Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same
manner?
A. The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the
administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New. (968)
Q. 34. How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament?
A. The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by
promises, (969) prophecies, (970) sacrifices, (971) circumcision, (972) the passover, (973) and
other types and ordinances; which did all foresignify Christ then to come, and were for that time
sufficient to build up the elect in faith in promised Messiah, (974) by whom they then had full
remission of sin and eternal salvation. (975)
Q. 35. How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
A. Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same
covenant of grace was, and still is to be, administered in the preaching of the Word, (976) and the
administration of the sacraments of Baptism, (977) and the Lord's Supper; (978) in which grace
and salvation are held forth in more fullness, evidence, and efficacy to all nations. (979)
Q. 36. Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace?
A. The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, (980) who
being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the fullness of time
became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and
one person, forever. (981)
Q. 37. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
A. Christ, the Son of God, became man by taking to himself a true body, and a
reasonable soul, (982) being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the
Virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her, (983) yet without sin. (984)
Q. 38. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be God; that he might sustain and keep
the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give
worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice,
procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies,
and bring them to everlasting salvation. (985)
Q. 39. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be man; that he might advance our
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