The form of this covenant is a Suzerainty Treaty in type. Here we have God who is infinitely greater making a covenant with His own creation, even man. It can be outlined as follows: 1. Two Parties—God and Adam—Adam was the representative of the human race. 2. Conditions imposed on Adam—obedience was demanded. Adam was commanded not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 3. Implied Promises of God—eternal life, represented by the tree of life. 4. Threat of Death for Disobedience. (Lusk,
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