Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
A. The work of creation is, God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.
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“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was [...]
Posts Tagged ‘decrees’
Shorter Catechism Q9
Posted in Bible study, shorter catechism, theology, tagged creation, decrees, shorter catechism on November 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Shorter Catechism Q8
Posted in Bible study, shorter catechism, theology, tagged creation, decrees, predestination, providence, shorter catechism on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?
A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.
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“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Gen 1:1)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things [...]
Shorter Catechism Q7
Posted in Bible study, life, shorter catechism, theology, tagged decrees, shorter catechism on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?
A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.
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“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” (Ps 33:11)
“The Lord has made everything [...]




