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7 maj 2017 · 2. What does the Bible say are the distinctive features of God’s decrees? • The decrees of God are universal -- He stabilizes the material universe -- He has set seasons and boundaries of nations -- He has predetermined the rise and fall of rulers -- He controls the circumstances of each life
The word ‘Decree’ refers to the eternal plan by which God has rendered all of the events of the universe as certain. This includes past, present and future angelic and human history. The Decree of God is the chosen and adopted plan of God for all of His works.
The term decree is a term used to describe the outworking of God’s eternal plan or purpose. Sometimes the doctrine is referred to as the decrees of God but this is inaccurate. This is because God’s decree is actually one, all‐encompassing, plan. However, what we see in the Bible is that
21 paź 2024 · A decree, in biblical terms, is an authoritative order or command issued by God. It is irrevocable and reflects God’s unchangeable will. When God decrees something, it transcends time and human intervention, showcasing His omnipotence and sovereign control over the universe.
14 sty 2024 · Whether issued by prophets, kings or councils, decrees in Scripture determine the fate of individuals and nations alike. They represent how the divine will intervenes in human affairs. Understanding decrees provides deeper insight into how God manifests His sovereignty over mankind across the entire biblical narrative.
4 sty 2022 · In Deuteronomy 6:1-–3 we read of laws, commands, commandments, decrees, and statutes: “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you” (HCSB, verse 1, emphasis added).
God’s decrees include his determination of all his actions, and thereby all the events that occur. It includes his decree to create, and then to govern all that happens in his creation.
