De Moor X:4: A Definition of Providence

Dr. Dilday
5 hours ago
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We think that Providence is rightly defined as an External Action of God, whereby He Preserves by the powerful command of His will all things Created by Himself with respect to their Essence and Perfections, Moves them in action, and Directs them in all things, to the praise of His Glory and the salvation of the Elect.[1]

[1] Supplied from Marckius’ Compendium.

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Dr. Dilday

5 hours ago

Westminster Confession of Faith 5:1: God the great Creator of all things doth uphold,1 direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things,2 from the greatest even to the least,3 by His most wise and holy providence,4 according to His infallible foreknowledge,5 and the free and immutable counsel of His own will,6 to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy.7

1 Heb. 1:3.

2 Dan. 4:34,35; Ps. 135:6; Acts 17:25,26,28; Job 38,39,40,41.

3 Matt. 10:29,30,31.

4 Prov. 15:3; Ps. 104:24; Ps. 145:17.

5 Acts 15:8; Ps. 94:8,9,10,11.

6 Eph. 1:11; Ps. 33:10,11.

7 Isa. 63:14; Eph. 3:10; Rom. 9:17; Gen. 45:7, Ps. 145:7.