I pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal all that we are going to do in this studies.
" 1 Cor 2: 10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God."
MEANING:
Because of who He is, God has both the authority, right and power to rule over and control all things in accordance with His perfect will.
KEY VERSES:
Isaiah 46: 8-10 “Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!
9 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and no one is like Me.
10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place,
and I will do all My will."Daniel 2:20-21 " 20 and declared: May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding."Psalm 103:19 "The Lord has established His throne in heaven,
and His kingdom rules over all."Proverbs 16:4 "The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster."Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 "I know that all God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. God works so that people will be in awe of Him. 15 Whatever is, has already been, and whatever will be, already is. God repeats what has passed."
Romans 13: 1-2 "Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. 2 So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves."
Ephesians 1:11 "11 We have also received an inheritance[f] in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision of His will"
EXPLANATION:
God is absolutely in control of all things.
Luke 8:22-25 22 "One day He and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, 23 and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger. 24 They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?”
They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who can this be?[d] He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey Him!” "God uses all things both good and bad to accomplish His purposes.
Genesis 50:20 "20 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. 21 Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them."Romans 8:28 "We know that all things work together[m] for the good[n] of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose."
As part of God's creation we need to cooperate with God's sovereign rule, not fight against it.
Psalm 46:10 “Stop your fighting—and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”Jeremiah 18:1-6 "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Go down at once to the potter’s house; there I will reveal My words to you.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, working away at the wheel. 4 But the jar that he was making from the clay became flawed in the potter’s hand, so he made it into another jar, as it seemed right for him to do. 5 The word of the Lord came to me: 6 “House of Israel, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay?”—this is the Lord’s declaration. “Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, house of Israel."
Source: Bible training for church leadership, Bible Doctrine Survey - Course no. 4
Scripture: Biblegateway.com Holman Christian Standard Bible
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