Theology Doctrine of God: Providence and Sovereignty
Chris Hefner
“Providence refers to God’s preservation and government of creation“—Robert Letham, Systematic Theology
God preserves creation through his providential rule
God rules over all things and nations by his providence
1). Providence and theological/philosophical understandings
Providence is not deism and not open theism
2). Providence and free will, sovereignty, sin
3). Providence, sovereignty, and God’s relation to time/space
“If God were small enough to be understood, he would not be great enough to worship"
That God rules over all through his providential sovereignty means we can trust him
That God is providentially sovereign means we can be assured of our salvation
That God is providentially sovereign means that our prayers and our praises mean something
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