Catechism for Young Children · Question 44 of 145
Whom did Christ represent in the covenant of grace?
A.His elect people.
What does this answer mean?
In the covenant of grace Christ represented his elect people, those God chose to save. As Adam stood for his posterity in the covenant of works, Christ stands for his people in the covenant of grace. Elect means chosen by God.
What can we ask our children?
- Whom did Christ represent?
- Whom did Adam represent? (See question 34.)
- How is Christ like Adam, and how is he different?
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.