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God's Decree Is:
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1. Perfectly wise - it is formed in the counsel of God's sinless will and infinite wisdom.
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Great is our Lord, and of great power: His understanding is infinite.
- Psalm 147:5
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2. Eternal - it is from eternity to eternity.
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The counsel of the LORD standeth forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations.
-Psalm 33:11
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3. All-powerful - it will all certainly come to pass.
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And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay His hand, or say unto Him, What doest Thou?
- Daniel 4:35
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4. Unchangeable - it is faithful and true.
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But He is in one mind, and who can turn Him? and what His soul desireth, even that He doeth.
- Job 23:13
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5. All-inclusive - it is the plan of the Creator of, and Ruler over, all things.
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Oh house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in Mine hand, 0 house of Israel.
-Jeremiah 18:6
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6. Unconditional - it does not depend on anyone or anything outside of God.
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Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
- Matthew 10:29-30
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7. Sovereign - as Maker, God, does not have to answer to anyone outside of Himself.
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Behold, He taketh away, who can hinder Him? who will say unto Him, What doest Thou?
- Job 9:12
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