Sunday, October 21, 2012

What is Divine Sovereignty?


Some seem to think they are defending the Lord's sovereignty by insisting that men don't have a "free will." But really, when you think about it, which is more impressive with regard to how we understand divine sovereignty:

God decreeing/ordaining all things, including the sinful choices of man, before they occur so as to accomplish His purpose.

OR

God accomplishing his ultimate purposes in, through and despite all men's sinful choices.

I think the latter is much more impressive and a much greater display of His Sovereign abilities. Plus, you don't have to deal with the whole culpability of God issues and the tedious explanations of 2nd causes...  

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