The Sovereignty of God and the Freedom of Man
Exploring the seeming contradiction between God's sovereignty and human freedom. It discusses how God created the world, gave humans freedom to choose, allows them to exercise their freedom, and will judge their use of it. The content touches on the balance between divine providence and human choice, emphasizing the importance of making good decisions within the framework of God's sovereignty.
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Does believing simultaneously in the Sovereignty of God and the Freedom of Man seem contradictory to you? How can God be absolutely Sovereign and allow man to be free to choose his own destiny?
The Sovereign God Created the World The Sovereign God Created the World The earth and the heavens are here God spoke, and it was done (Gen. 1:1, Psm. 33:6,9, Heb. 1:3, Col. 1:15-17) You and I are here God created man (both male and female) in His own Image (Gen. 1:26-27) 1.Gave man (both male and female- them ) dominion over the animals (Gen. 1:26) 2.Subdue it dominion over every living thing that moves on the earth (Gen. 1:28)
The Sovereign God Gave Man Freedom The Sovereign God Gave Man Freedom To choose 1. Whom you serve Jehovah or gods (Joshua 24:14-15, Gen. 3:5) 2. life you live live according to God s revealed Law (Deut 30:19-20; Prov. 1:29, Psm. 19:7-9). 3. Name you possess Good Name above Material Riches (Prov. 22:1-2)
The Sovereign God Lets Man Exercise His The Sovereign God Lets Man Exercise His Freedom Freedom To Pray According to God s Will (I Jn. 5:14-15) 1. Living according to God s will (I Jn. 3:21) a. Consequences if you don t ( I Pet. 3:7) 2. Our Good God gives us what is good (Acts 14:17, Matt. 6:9-11, Acts 27:35) a. as a loving Father (Matt. 7:11)
The Sovereign God Lets Man Exercise His The Sovereign God Lets Man Exercise His Freedom Freedom as a Sovereign God No to the petition Yes, to sufficient grace to exalt God s power in weakness (2 Cor. 12:8-9) Child s simple first prayer prepares for maturity in the Lord: God is Great; God is Good; let us thank Him for our food.
The Sovereign God Will Judge Our Use of The Sovereign God Will Judge Our Use of Freedom Freedom Providential Judgments in Time (Eccl. 3:16-17; Esther 4:14; 6:1-4, 6-10, 13-14, 7:5-10) Final Judgment at the end of Time (2 Cor. 5:9-10) Helping us make good choices in time (Eccl. 11:9, 12:13-14) Helping us make sense of a current upside -down world (Eccl. 3: 16-17)
The Sovereign God Will Judge Our Use of The Sovereign God Will Judge Our Use of Freedom Freedom The Casting into Hell eternal punishment (Matt. 13:41-42, Lk. 13:24-28, Matt. 25:46a) The Welcoming invitation to Heaven (Matt. 25:19-30, 34, 46b).
The broad way to destruction? Matthew 7:13-14 The narrow way to life? Which Way Will You Choose?
