A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 11
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 11
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What are Gods works of Providence?
Gods Works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving, and governing all his Creatures, and all their actions.
Is there a Providence?
Yes.
Which are the parts of Gods Providence?
Preserving, and Governing all things.
What things doth God preserve, and govern in his Providence?
All his Creatures.
What even the least, yea and the worst, and the most casual?
Yes.
Is there nothing then but Gods Providence doth reach to it?
No.
In what doth God preserve and govern all his Creatures?
In all their actions.
Is there any thing that doth need his preservation?
No.
Is there any thing that is not under his government?
No.
After what manner doth God preserve and govern all his Creatures?
Holily, powerfully, wisely.
Is there wisdom in all Gods Providences?
Yes.
Is there no sin nor unrighteousness in Gods Providences?
No.
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