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Q8. How does God carry out his decrees?

God carries out his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

Psalm 145:17

“The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.”

Isaiah 28:29

“This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.”

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Discussion Questions

  1. 1

    What two works does God use to carry out his decrees?

  2. 2

    What is the difference between creation and providence?

  3. 3

    Can you think of a time when God took care of something in your life?

Illustration

When someone builds a birdhouse and then hangs it in the yard, they did two things. They made it, and they put it where it needs to be and keep it safe from falling. God made everything, and he also keeps everything going day after day.

Application

Look out the window today and name three things God made. Then thank him that he keeps them all going. Because God sustains his creation, the sun will rise again tomorrow.