A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 7
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 7
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What are the decrees of God?
The decrees of God are his eternal purpose according to the counsel of his Will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass.
What hath God fore-ordained in his Decrees?
Whatsoever comes to pass.
Doth nothing come to pass, but what, and when, and how God hath fore ordained in his Decrees?
No.
To what end hath God fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass?
For his own glory.
Doth nothing come to pass but God intends his glory by it?
No.
Of what date is the purpose of Gods Decree?
It is eternal.
What did God take up his Decrees for, was he moved thereto by his creatures, or by any thing in or with him?
No.
Did he Decree all things meerly according to the counsel of his Will?
Yes.
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