Shorter Catechism for Memorisation (Q.7, Q.8)

Q. 7. 

FATHER: What are the decrees of God?

A. 

FATHER: The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, 

CHILDREN: The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, 

FATHER: according to the counsel of his will, 

CHILDREN: according to the counsel of his will, 

FATHER: whereby, for his own glory,

CHILDREN: whereby, for his own glory,

FATHER: he hath foreordained whatsoever comesto pass.

CHILDREN: he hath foreordained whatsoever comesto pass.

Eph. 1:4,11; Rom. 9:22-23.

Q. 8. 

FATHER: How doth God execute his decrees?

A. 

FATHER: God executeth his decrees 

CHILDREN: God executeth his decrees 

FATHER: in the works of creation and providence.

CHILDREN: in the works of creation and providence.

Ps. 148:8; Isa. 40:26; Dan. 4:35; Acts 4:24-28, Rev. 4:11