Proverbs: God's Sovereignty

January 28, 2018 Speaker: Jim Smith Series: Proverbs

Topic: Proverbs

God’s Sovereignty

Definition: God’s sovereignty is the Biblical teaching that God has absolute authority and rule over His creation, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission.

 

  1. Sovereign Over All

Proverbs 15: 3,11

“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good… Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!”

Proverbs 16: 4

“The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.”

  1. Sovereign Over Hearts

Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;
    he turns it wherever he will.

 

  1. Sovereign Over Decisions

Proverbs 16:9

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

 

  1. Sovereign For a Purpose

Proverbs 16:4a

“The Lord has made everything for its purpose.”

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