Westminster Larger Catechism

Q12

What are the decrees of God?

God's decrees are the wise, free, and holy acts of the counsel of his will43, whereby, from all eternity, he hath, for his own glory, unchangeably foreordained whatsoever comes to pass in time44, especially concerning angels and men.
Doctrine

Scripture Proofs

43
Ephesians 1:11Romans 11:33Romans 9:14-15Romans 9:18
44
Ephesians 1:4Ephesians 1:11Romans 9:22-23Psalm 33:11

See also

Westminster Shorter CatechismQ7What are the decrees of God?
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