Doctrine Matters with Kevin DeYoung What Are the Divine Decrees?
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Mar 18, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of divine decrees and their role in understanding God's character. Discover how these theological concepts shape our perception of God's sovereignty and human choices. Explore misconceptions around divine control, revealing the delicate balance between divine will and true free will. With insightful references to classic catechisms, the discussion offers a thought-provoking look at eternal plans and their implications for our everyday lives.
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Nature of Divine Decrees
- Divine decrees are God's eternal, unchanging, and wise purpose for everything that happens.
- They are a single, all-encompassing act expressing God's nature and will for his glory.
Freedom and Divine Sovereignty
- God's sovereign will means everything happens by his decree, yet humans genuinely choose without external compulsion.
- We freely will actions but cannot go against God's absolute eternal plan.
Types of Necessity and Free Will
- Six types of necessity influence human actions, but only coaction and physical necessity negate free choice.
- Human responsibility and free will coexist with God's sovereign decree under other types of necessity.