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Introduction:
There are two words we can use when we think of, “God Who Sustains all Things:” Providence, and Pre-eminence.
Jesus Christ, Sustains all Things
Jn 1:3; Col 1:15–17 The title “firstborn” implies that Jesus Christ is the heir, that everything belongs to him; Heb 1:2–3
See also Jn 13:3; 1 Co 8:6; Eph 1:22; Eph 4:10
A Peek at God’s Sustaining
God sustains the created order
Ge 8:22 A promise given by God to all peoples.
See also Ne 9:6; Is 40:26; Col 1:17; Heb 1:3
All life is dependent on God
See also 1 Sa 1:27; Job 1:21; Ps 127:3; Ec 3:2; Ec 9:9; Eze 24:16; Da 5:26; Mt 4:4; Mt 10:29
God controls the elements
See also Job 37:1–13; Ps 29:3–9; Ps 135:6–7; Mt 5:45; Ac 17:25–28
God provides for the created world
See also Job 38:39–41; Ps 104:27–28; Ps 136:25; Ps 147:9; Lk 12:6–7; Ac 14:17; 1 Ti 6:17
God Sustains Miraculously
Job 5:9–10 God’s regular activity in providing for human beings is regarded as being miraculous in just the same way as special demonstrations of his power.
See also Ex 16:11–14; Nu 16:28–35; Jdg 15:18–19; 1 Ki 17:5–6; 2 Ki 4:42–44
Anything exists did not create itself
I did not create myself something outside of me had to create me
therefore I am established by something other than myself
I am provided for by something outside of myself
I am dependent on something greater than myself
A cup of coffee can not create itself
something outside of coffee must bring it into existence
that which brings coffee into existence is subject to that which caused it to be (come into existence)
The world is lost when it does not recognize what has brought it into existence
what sustains it
what provides for it
what is pre-eminent (came before) to it
God Establishes in Human History
God establishes human intentions
This is so key
Men have free will
men can choose God
men can refuse God
God respects mans choice and it is established by his (man) actions
God does not make us sin or do good
God records or establishes our choices
He allows us to be responsible for our choices
So because God knows something is going to happen does not mean He is the cause of that something happening
yet the something that has happened will be established and used in judgement
man is without excuse and must give an account of the deeds done in the body...
See also 1 Ki 22:19–20; 2 Ki 19:27–28; Is 10:15; Hab 1:6
God’s providential actions on behalf of individuals
See also Job 1:12; Job 2:6; Ps 107:12–14; Ps 107:24–29; Ps 107:33–38; Is 38:17
God’s saving purposes fulfilled through providence
See also Ge 22:13; Ge 45:5–8; 2 Ch 36:22–23; Ezr 6:14; Is 44:28–45:1; Ac 2:23; Ac 4:27–28; Ga 4:4–5
God Sustains His Ultimate Purpose
God is forming a people for himself
See also Ex 6:7; Je 31:33; 2 Co 6:16; Eph 2:14–16; 1 Pe 1:3–5; Re 7:9
God will bring all things under Jesus Christ’s authority
See also Is 45:22–23; Is 66:23; 1 Co 15:24–26; Php 2:10–11; Col 1:20; Re 11:15
God will complete his purpose for creation
See also Is 65:17; Is 66:22; 2 Pe 3:13; Re 21:1
God directs all things for his glory
See also Ps 46:10; Ro 9:23; Ro 11:36; Eph 1:4–6; Eph 1:11–12
God’s Ultimate Purpose - Salvation
Romans 10:17 (ESV)
17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
John 8:24 (ESV)
24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.”
Acts 17:30 (ESV)
30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
Romans 10:10 (ESV)
10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Galatians 3:27 (ESV)
27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Revelation 2:10 (ESV)
10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer.
Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation.
Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
See Ro 10:17; Jn 8:24; Ac 17:30; Ro 10:10; Ga 3:27; Re 2:10
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