Argument for Covenanting, from the Divine purposes, stated, 268 System of things pre-determined in order to Covenanting, Creation, 268 Arrangements of an ordinary providence, 268 Covenant of God ordained by him, 271 That was Appointed, 271 established, 272 and therefore according to his purpose, 273 commanded, 274 stands according to a sovereign decree, 275 A people were foreordained to make solemn vows, 277 were formed, 277 were appointed, 280 were written in the book of life, 282 The people of God an elect people, 283 were elected from transgressors and their works, 283 were chosen in Christ, 284 were elected to covenant obedience, 285 were elected to privileges that belong only to those in covenant with him, 286 Theirs is the heavenly calling, 286 the blessing of Justification, 288 the adoption of sons, 289 the blessing of sanctification, 291 To them belong the benefits of Redemption, 292 assurance of God's love, 293 peace of conscience, 293 joy in the Holy Ghost, 294 increase of grace, 296 perseverance in grace, 297 eternal glory, 298 CHAPTER IX. COVENANTING SANCTIONED BY THE DIVINE EXAMPLE. Explanation of the argument, 300 God himself has entered into covenant engagements, 300 in the covenant of Redemption, 301 with man in innocence, 302 with men in Christ, 302 The Lord Jesus on earth illustrated in his practice the duty of Covenanting, 302 The Lord, in entering into covenant, provided an example for imitation, 303 It is possible, after some manner, to imitate God in Covenanting, 304 It is desirable, 304 It is a duty, 305 Shown from the fourth commandment, 306 various other injunctions, 306 The exercise of following the Divine example in Covenanting important, 308 To follow that example in this, obligatory through life, and in all ages, 309 CHAPTER X. COVENANTING A PRIVILEGE OF BELIEVERS.