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2 Kings 5:1-8 - Grace Goes International

This article is on 2 Kings 5:1-8 about the healing of Naaman. The author shows how God works in His sovereignty and providence to spread the gospel.

The Wonder of Christ’s Reign

Christ reigns. This article shows the meaning of this statement by pointing at the difference between Christ's general control of the world and His specific control of the church. It shows that Christ exercises his sovereignty for the sake of the church and for her comfort.

Master Weaver

God’s sovereignty means that his control of all things is inclusive, active, harmonious, and for our benefit. This is what this article shows from Romans 8:28.

Almighty Who Allows Us Room

What is the relationship between God’s sovereignty, the existence of evil, and human action? This article answers this question.

The Sovereignty of God in Salvation

Why is it that some people are saved and others are not? This article traces the answer to this question to the sovereignty of God in salvation. It argues that the biblical answer is found in that God the Father elected certain ones to salvation, God the Son died for the elect, and God the Spirit quickens the elect.

Salvation by Grace – The Contemporary Debate

This Introduction calls attention to current discussions about the sovereignty of the grace of God displayed in his effectual calling through the gospel and regeneration through the Holy Spirit (monergism). This monergism stands in direct opposition to synergistic views of salvation where man fully participates in his salvation.

What about Free Will – The Free-Will Problem

What is at stake in the debate over free will and the sovereignty of God? Is it possible to take seriously human freedom and at the same time honour God’s absolute sovereignty over his creation? If God is the one who determines the course of events in the lives of men, how can man be responsible for his actions? Should Christians still pray if God in any way holds the future in his hands?

Divine Sovereignty and Evangelism

Does the sovereignty of God kill the need for evangelism? Looking at the relationship between the sovereignty of God and evangelism, this article shows both the negative and positive aspect of thinking about this relationship. It shows that God's sovereignty should offer hope for success in evangelism.

Why Church History Is Not Boring

Church history should not be boring because Christ is the one who directs history to accomplish his goal. In history we learn about the victory of the gospel, see our mistakes, and from the church in how they dealt with similar situations of false teaching, and we see the sovereignty of God. Let this article unpack it for you.

Incarnation and Open Theism

What is open theism? Open theism denies that God has ordained the course of events. It therefore minimizes God's sovereignty and appeals to our sinful hearts. Our Christology determines our understanding of God’s relationship to creation. This article elaborates on how the person of Christ and His incarnation helps us to understand who God is.

Solid Comfort From a Familiar Verse

Is it possible to truly rejoice always? In this article on Romans 8:28, the author states that Christians can rejoice in both the good and bad things that happen to them. This is so because of God's sovereignty in all things. God's love directs everything He does for His children, and He is present in all circumstances.

Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility

This article looks at the response of the Puritans to Arminianism when looking at salvation and its relationship with divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Does man act out of free will, or not? The author also discusses man's will and God's sovereignty in relation to mission work.

The Mystery of Sovereignty

This article describes the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility. These two truths must be accepted as they are revealed to us by God, without diminishing the one but rather upholding them both equally.

Should We Preach the Sovereignty of God

This article understands the sovereignty of God to mean that God has absolute authority over the whole created order, has the absolute ability to fulfill His desire, and is autonomous. Here the author appeals for the preaching of this sovereignty of God. The author also deals with objections to preaching the sovereignty of God in public and the challenge of open theism.

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