Westminster Shorter Catechism

The Doctrine of God · 4-11

What is God?

God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

Proof:

Are there more Gods than one?

There is but one only, the living and true God.

Proof:

How many persons are there in the Godhead?

There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

Proof:

What are the decrees of God?

The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Proof:

How doth God execute his decrees?

God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Proof:

What is the work of creation?

The work of creation is, God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Proof:

10.

How did God create man?

God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Proof:

11.

What are God's works of providence?

God's works of providence are, his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Proof:

Personalize your reading

Create an account to take notes, follow reading plans, and highlight important passages.

Create Account Log In