Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized) · Chapter 3
Of Gods Eternal Decree
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7. The rest of mankind God was pleased, according to the unsearchable counsel of his own Will, whereby he extends, or with-holds mercy, as he pleases, for the glory of his Sovereign Power over his creatures, to pass by; and, to ordain them to dishonor and wrath, for their sin, to the praise of his glorious justice.a
Proofs
Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.
Commentary
- David Dickson, Truths Victory over Error (1684), on 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
Related texts
- Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 3.7
- Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized, 1658) 3.7
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