Catechism for Young Children · Question 25 of 145
What did God promise in the covenant of works?
A.To reward Adam with life if he obeyed him.
What does this answer mean?
In the covenant of works God promised to reward Adam with life if he obeyed. Obedience would lead to life. This promise shows that God is generous; he set life before Adam. Obedience was not a burden; it was the way of life and blessing.
What can we ask our children?
- What did God promise Adam?
- What did Adam have to do to receive it?
- Was God being kind to Adam?
Can I print this question?
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.