The covenant of works refers to the covenant that God made with Adam and Eve in their pristine purity before the fall, in which God promised them blessedness contingent upon their obedience to His command. After the fall, the fact that God continued to promise redemption to creatures who had violated the covenant of works, that ongoing promise of redemption is defined as the covenant of grace.

From this article by RC Sproul

Leighton Anthony Hernandez
Born to Tony & Jen 2/9 @ 4:44p.
7pds, 2oz, 20″

RUF was out and about to serve the church today. Here Are some young ladies who helped Arlene and Ronnie Neder. Then a great text from the middle school retreat.

Pray for this group. They are joining couple hundred 6-8 graders from our sister churches across Florida.

Giving is an act of personal worship to God in response to his grace.  Therefore, generosity should mark all aspects of a Christian’s life. However, God prioritizes the church over everything else: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10). Furthermore, the Church is the only community established by God—through which all aspects of his kingdom are to be lived out. At Christ Community this means our budget goes to:  teaching and worship, the financially and socially marginalized, church planting, the deepening of community through Community Groups, administration, counseling, cultural renewal, and many other areas. So, if you consider Christ Community Church your home church, then you should be allocating most of your tithe and offering to the community where you invest most of your time and talent—and where others are investing in you. After supporting the work of your local church, you should give generously to all people—particularly those who are intentionally promoting the work of God’s kingdom.

(3 of 5, from City Church Philly)