God [but also] to misunderstand its nature.”22 And although Johnson labels his view christological “realism,” the essence of the view is a combination of the best elements of federalism and realism, situated in light of the biblical teaching on union with Christ. Thus, we would likewise situate those elements within the teaching about union with Christ but would emphasize the covenantal nature of reality and situate the center of gravity on the side of a covenantally framed federal headship position.