Ch.3 God's Eternal Decree

1. God's purpose for everything.

#1 – God's decree is comprehensive.
#2 – God's decree is independent.

2. God's purpose for angels and men.

#3 – God's decree includes election and reprobation.
#4 – God's decree is absolute.
#5 and #6 – God's decree of election.
#5 – God's election is unconditional.
#6 - God saves His elect, in time, by
the use of means.
#7 – God's decree of reprobation.

3. A doctrine which must be carefully handled – section 8.

#8 – Prudence and carefulness required.