The Decrees of God | Charles Hodge
Deep Dive into Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge - The Decrees of God
The decrees of God represent His eternal, singular purpose, determined by the counsel of His free will, to foreordain all things for His own glory. Hodge states that the true province of theology is to articulate what God has revealed in Scripture. Under this framework, the final cause of every divine decree is the manifestation of God's perfections and glory. This focus on divine sovereignty, rather than creaturely happiness, distinguishes Augustinian and Reformed systems from other theological perspectives.
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