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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

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 own Will, whereby, for his own Glory, he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass.a*

Notes

  1. *Eph. 1.11, 12. Being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who worketh all things after the counsel of his own Will. 12. That we should be to the praise of his glory.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aEphesians 1:11–12

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