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The Providence of God Precept Austin. SEE ALSO ATTRIBUTES OF GOD GOD'S PROVIDENCEThe word "providence" (pronoia) is found only once in the Bible, a usage which refers to human providence (Acts 2. Divine Providence permeates the pages of Holy Writ from Genesis to Revelation!

This great truth ought to cause all of God's children to shout "Hallelujah! Our God Reigns!" Amen. Indeed a healthy understanding of God's providences should produce praise from His people, for as John Piper rightly said…In all the setbacks of your life as a believer,God is plotting for your joy. Louis Berkouwer challenges the modern church's belief in divine providence observing that…This total and universal aspect of the Church’s confession (of divine providence) renders it unacceptable to many as too simple an answer to the urgency of our times. Can all this, all this that fills men’s hearts, fall within the circle of a Divine Providence? Can man with honesty and clear conscience still believe it?

It seems as though this confession—God’s rule over all things, more than other confessions—were thrown into the crucible of the times. This does not mean that in fairer days the Providence of God was never doubted or denied. Even in eras of peace and quiet, when man still had confidence in the inevitable gradual improvement of life, there were burning questions to disturb the honest mind. The lot of man in sickness, suffering, and death has always raised questions about God’s Providence. But the question forces itself far more directly and disturbingly upon us in times of all- embracing crisis… These are times in which the Church of Christ must ask herself whether she still has the courage, in profound and unshakable faith, in boundless confidence, to proclaim the Providence of God. Or is she possessed of secret doubts fed by daily events? Can she still speak of God’s rule over all things, of His holy presence in this world?

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Can she yet proclaim confidently His unlimited control over the world and life—war and peace, East and West, pagans … and Jews? Dare she still, with eyes open to the facts of life—no less than those who from the facts conclude an imperative atheism—still confess her old confession? The Providence of God - Chapter 1 - "The Crisis of the Providence Doctrine in Our Century")Comment: Berkouwer's question should challenge all of God's children (Jn 1: 1.

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Do we really believe and have firm, unshakeable confidence in the great doctrine of divine providence? May we study the Scriptures diligently for the answer (Ro 1.

Spirit lead us into all truth (Jn 1. Providence of God. Amen. William Graham Mac.

Donald observes that providence is…God’s activity throughout history in providing for the needs of human beings, especially those who follow Him in faith. Providence occurs because God cares about the universe and everyone in it. Watch The High Sign Online (2017). All through the centuries of human existence there have been those who took great comfort in the fact of providence. It means realizing at certain places in life that God has been there before. It is the evidence that God has not left this planet alone in the vast universe or forgotten for a moment the human situation. God visits, touches, communicates, controls, and intervenes, coming before and between man and his needs.

Providence is ground for thankfulness. Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Walter A. Elwell Editor. Baker Books)Providence is defined in our English dictionaries as the act of seeing and providing or preparing for the future, and Biblically refers to God’s foresight and power to watch over and protect and provide for His creatures (See more on definition). Listen to the words of Jesus that give us a wonderful description of divine providence…Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? A rhetorical question - Sparrows were cheap among men, but highly valued by God!) And yet (contrast - Ask "What is Jesus contrasting?") not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father (What does this imply about divine providence?).

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered (By Whom?). Therefore (term of conclusion - What is Jesus concluding and why? How should we respond? Remember to interrogate the text!) do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows. Mt 1. 0: 2. 9- 3. Comment: John Blanchard has aptly said that "The same God Who controls the sun cares for the sparrow", which begs this question… "Why should be so anxious and fearful about what tomorrow holds, when we know the One Who holds tomorrow?"Note that Jesus' command do not fear is a present imperative with the negative which could be paraphrased "Stop fearing" or "Don't begin fearing." Note also that this command is based on truth, the truth that God is in control of every sparrow and every hair on our head!

As the theologians like to say, God's imperatives (imperative mood) are always based on His indicatives (indicative mood), which ultimately is His Word of truth. Our challenge as believers today is to obey Jesus, but in our own strength we cannot keep even one of the hundreds of commands in the New Testament. So how do we obey? How do we "work out our salvation" (Phil 2: 1.

Jesus did not leave us as orphans (Jn 1. How has He come to us today? See Ro 8: 9 "Spirit of Christ"), but sent the promised Holy Spirit (Lk 2. Jn 7: 3. 7, 3. 8, 3.

Acts 1: 4, 8 where "power" = dunamis = ability to accomplish!) Who now indwells and enables every believer (1. Cor 3: 1. 6, 1. Co 6: 1. Ro 8: 9- note) to obey the divine commands by giving us both "the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him" (Php 2: 1. NLT- note, See the same truth in Ezekiel 3. What and Who is God's provision?

What isour responsibility? Cp this same pattern in Php 2: 1. God's promise to Israel of the New Covenant [see allusions in OT , Jer 3.

Jesus announced to His Jewish disciples at the last Passover [Lk 2. He fulfilled on the Cross [cp Jn 1. See sermon by C H Spurgeon on. Matthew 1. 0: 3. 0 - Providence)PROVIDENCE: GOD'S GRACIOUS OVERSIGHTOF THE UNIVERSERay Pritchard writes that providence is…“God’s gracious oversight of the universe.” Every one of those words is important. God’s providence is one aspect of his grace. Oversight means that he directs the course of affairs. The word universe tells us that God not only knows the big picture, he also concerns himself with the tiniest details.

Here are five statements that unfold the meaning of God’s providence in more detail. He upholds all things. He governs all events. He directs everything to its appointed end.