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God's Decrees | Foreordaining Everything

Shared on: Oct 24, 2022

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While the world seems to spin out of control as it is being hurled through the universe it is nevertheless being perfectly upheld by the power of Christ's word. Why is this comforting? Because he is good! He is the source of all of benevolence, not maleficence. Because he is good, therefore, we can know that whatever comes our way, whether trials or joys, that it is for our good and for his glory.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:4-6, Proverbs 16:4, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 9:22-23, 1 Peter 2:8, Romans 9:11-18, John 19:11, Acts 2:23, Romans 11:33, Matthew 10:29-31, Psalms 103:19, Hebrews 1:3, Proverbs 16:33, Jude 1:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Sovereignty, Predestination, Providence, Election, Free Will, Decree, Foreordain (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

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