God has decreed that humans can act either good or evil.įor we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them ( Ephesians 2:10). They stand this day according to your ordinances, for all things are your servants ( Psalm 119:89-91). Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations you established the earth, and it stands. God has decreed that the universe will remain stable.įorever, O Lord, your word is settled in heaven. There is no one who can stay his hand or say to him, "What are you doing?" ( Daniel 4:35). For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back ( Isaiah 14:26, 27).įor I am God, and there is no other I am God, and there is no one like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, "My purpose shall stand, and I will fulfill my intention ( Isaiah 46:9, 10).Īnd He does what he wills with the host of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. The Scripture contains a number of general statements about the decrees of God.Ĭoncerning the whole earth and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations. There Are A Number Of General Statements About The Decrees The decrees of God extend to His creation of the universe, His plan of salvation for humankind, and His providence over all things. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever.
The Bible says that God causes all things to work together for good.Īnd we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose ( Romans 8:28).Īlso we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to his purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will ( Ephesians 1:11).Īccording to the eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord ( Ephesians 3:11). Objectives/US Standards (SUGGESTED) (From ):Īnalyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.ĭetermine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.ĭetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.Ĭite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.īy the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.The decrees of God are declarations or pronouncements that He has made in working out His plan in the various ages. You can use this product for years and years! Feedback is always welcomed and appreciated! Teachers are encouraged to remove/add questions as they see fit for their students. The questions also encourage students to go back and re-read key parts of the selection, a crucial skill for comprehension and improving reading stamina. Questions are spaced 1.5 lines apart for comfortable reading. Questions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and state tests) to familiarize students with the structure and vocabulary of standardized test questions. It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the selection including: point of view, making inferences, vocabulary, cause and effect, figurative language, literary devices, author’s purpose, and other elements of literature. This 25-question multiple-choice reading comprehension and analysis test on “The Eternal Frontier” nonfiction by Louis L’Amour has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised).