Question 13: Can God do all things?

Answer: Yes. God can do all his holy will.

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Scriptural basis

  • Psalm 147:5

  • Jeremiah 32:17

  • Daniel 4:34–35

  • Ephesians 1:11

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Why is this important?

  1. What do we mean when we talk about God’s will?
    [God’s divine purpose for all of creation.]

  2. There are 2 ways to think about God’s will:

    1. His hidden will: What God alone knows He will do.

    2. His revealed will: What God discloses to humans what He will do.

 

Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library