SD 3.4
Savoy Declaration
3.4. Of God's Eternal Decree
These angels and men thus predestinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number is so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished.
Proof texts
- 2 Tim. 2:19 — [19] But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
- John 13:18 — [18] I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’
For discussion
- The Assembly cited 2 Tim. 2:19 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 2 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WCF 3.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- 1689 3.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?