The Lives of the Puritans

John Flavel | Q. 9 God’s Decrees

Q. 9. What is the fifth property of God's decrees? A. They are most pure, and altogether unspotted of sin; 1 John 1:5. This is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, That God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

John Flavel | Q.8 God’s Decrees

Q. 8. What is the fourth property of God's decrees? A. They are eternal, and before all time; Acts 15:18. Known unto God are all his works, from the beginning of the world.

John Flavel | Q.7 God’s Decrees

Q. 7. What is the third property of God's decrees? A. They are most firm and stable; 2 Tim. 2:19. Nevertheless, the foundation of God standeth sure; having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his; Zech. 6:1.

John Flavel | Q.6 God’s Decrees

Q. 6. What is the second property of God's decrees? A. The decrees of God are most free, all flowing from the mere pleasure of his will; Rom. 9:18. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

John Flavel | Q.5 God’s Decrees

Q. 5. What is the first property of God's decrees? A. That they are most wise acts of God, laid in the depth of wisdom and counsel; Rom. 11:33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways are past finding out!