Eternal life Quote by Arthur W. Pink
““The “Larger Westminster Catechism” (1688)—adopted by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church—declares, “God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of His mere love, for the praise of His glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, hath elected some angels to glory, and in Christ hath chosen some men to eternal life, and the means thereof; and also, according to His own will (whereby He extendeth or withholdeth favor as He pleases), hath passed by, and foredained the rest to dishonour and wrath, to be for their sin inflicted, to the praise of the glory of His justice.””
About This Quote
Source Document: Larger Westminster Catechism, 1688
The passage asserts that God’s eternal decree determines salvation for some and judgment for others, based on divine love and justice.
In simple terms: God decides who is saved and who is condemned.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine sovereignty and human humility.
Themes
theodicy
predestination
divine justice
human humility
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Theology
free will
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal responsibility?
- Can justice coexist with predestination?
A Different Perspective
Assumes human understanding can grasp divine mystery.
