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Q. 9. What is the work of creation?

A. The work of creation is, God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power [a], in the space of six days, and all very good. [b]

[a]. Gen. 1:1; Ps. 33:6, 9; Heb. 11:3

[b]. Gen. 1:31

Source https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/shorter-catechism/

Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?

A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence[a].

[a]. Ps. 148:8; Isa. 40:26; Dan. 4:35; Acts 4:24-28; Rev. 4:11

Source https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/shorter-catechism/

Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?

A. 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 [a].

[a]. Ps. 33:11; Isa. 14:24; Acts 2:23; Eph. 1:11-12
Source: https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/shorter-catechism/

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

[a]. Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Pet. 1:2

[b]. Ps. 45:6; John 1:1; 17:5; Acts 5:3-4; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9;

Jude 24-25

Source: https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/shorter-catechism/

A. There is but one only [a], the living and true God [b].

[a]. Deut. 6:4; Isa. 44:6; 45:21-22; 1 Cor. 8:4-6

[b]. Jer. 10:10; John 17:3; 1 Thess. 1:9; 1 John 5:20

Source: https://wearereformed.com/category/westminster-shorter-catechism/

A4: God is a Spirit[1], infinite[2], eternal[3], and unchangeable[4], in his being[5], wisdom[6], power[7], holiness[8], justice[9], goodness, and truth[10].

1. John 4:24
2. Job 11:7-9
3. Psalm 90:2
4. James 1:17
5. Exodus 3:14
6. Psalm 147:5
7. Hebrews 1:3
8. Revelation 4:8
9. Revelation 15:4
10. Exodus 34:6-7