The Sovereignty Of God In Providence
By John Reisinger
Introduction
"For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." Romans 11:36
There are six basic principles surrounding the sovereignty of God in providence that run all the way through the Word of God and undergird its message of salvation. It is essential to understand and believe these six principles in order to have a Biblical understanding of either God Himself or the theology of His sovereign grace. Grasping and applying these truths to your everyday life is the foundation of Biblical hope that leads to true joy in the Lord. It is impossible to have a hopeful sense of security and a heartfelt assurance while living in our present-day, crazy world without a knowledge and appreciation of the sovereignty of God in providence embodied in these six Biblical truths.
Do you personally understand the message of hope and grace that is set forth in the Word of God, or do you have trouble "putting it all together" into one coherent system? Can you relate the truths of the Bible to your everyday life, or do the doctrines of the Word of God seem unrelated to the "real life situations" of your personal world today? This article is written for the express purpose of giving clear and specific help in these two areas. It is designed to help you understand what the Bible really says and means, and then help you to apply that message to the real-life situations in your personal world that you must face.
First Principle: God Has a Plan
Second Principle: God Is Always in Control
Third Principle: Everybody Works for God
Fourth Principle: God Punishes the Very People He uses to Accomplish His Purposes