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Nov 1, 2024 · Finally, the only way to trust in God’s sovereign control and rest in it is to know God. Know His attributes, know what He has done in the past, and this builds confidence in Him. Daniel 11:32b says, “The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.”. Imagine that kind of power in the hands of an evil, unjust god.
- Open Theism
God must be understood through faith, for “without faith it...
- How Can I Have The Mind of Christ
In order to have the mind of Christ, one must first have...
- Open Theism
Feb 2, 2024 · A: From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham. Theologians have debated for centuries about God’s absolute control over everything versus mankind’s freedom to act on its own. The question people long to have answered is whether everything that happens to us is already determined by God.
- Isaiah 55:8-9. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (ESV).
- Deuteronomy 31:8. “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Moses spoke these words to Joshua as he commissioned him to take the Israelites into the Promised Land.
- Psalm 73:26. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Whether it is sickness, disease, loss of a job, betrayal, or even our own sin - God shows up.
- 2 Chronicles 2:17. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Apr 13, 2020 · Yes, it is God’s will that we should live a certain way and seek to know His heart and character, but this does not mean that he will ‘make sure’ that no one behaves immorally. There are two kinds of ‘will of God’ passages in the scripture. Some describe God’s sovereignty and some describe God’s moral character and desire for our ...
Jan 14, 2024 · When we face trials and can’t make sense of God’s plan, trusting Him fully requires faith and surrender. If you’re looking for a quick answer: Remember that God sees the full picture while our understanding is limited. Trust that He is sovereign, good, and working all things for our growth and His glory. In this comprehensive guide, we ...
Apr 25, 2013 · For our Lord God Almighty reigns (Revelation 19:6 NIV). “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2). Second the Scriptures assert that our all-powerful God is in control. Psalm 115:3 declares, “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.”
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It means that I trust in God’s promises and character, and I believe that He will provide for me in all circumstances. I recognize that I cannot control everything in my life, but I can trust that God is in control and that He has a plan for me. When I depend on God, I am acknowledging that I need Him and that I cannot do everything on my own.
