5. Divine Decree (including predestination, election, and reprobation)

Question 1

What are the decrees of God?

Answer 1

1. God foreordaining everything that comes to pass
2. For his glory (412, Westminster Shorter; Eph. 1:11)

Question 2

Election

Answer 2

God’s choosing before the creation of the world certain unworthy sinners who will receive salvation for his own sovereign good purposes (Rom. 8:28-30; 9:11-13).

Question 3

Reprobation

Answer 3

God passing over individuals for salvation, in sorrow, and allowing them to suffer the just consequences of their rebellion against him (Prov. 16:4; Rom. 9:17-23).