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Bellamy's "Theorem of the Divine Decrees"

Bellamy's "Theorem of the Divine Decrees" explores how God's foreknowledge and sovereignty relate to human free will. It argues that God's eternal plan encompasses all that will happen, yet this does not negate human freedom. Instead, God's decrees are compatible with individuals genuinely choosing their actions. In essence, the theorem suggests that divine sovereignty and human free decision coexist harmoniously: God's foreordination shapes history, while humans authentically make choices within that divine framework. This perspective seeks to reconcile divine omniscience with the reality of human moral responsibility.