Lesson 23 February 1, 2004

 

There is a problem we should address and that has to do with the approach many take as they evaluate the Divine Decree of God and distort or misapply the sovereignty of God  in that context. 

 

Summary of the Issues Re: THE DIVINE DECREE:

1.  A problem exists in understanding the relationship between the Sovereignty of God and Volition. 

a.  Sovereignty should be understood to mean that God has absolute control over the outcome of all things. 

b.  Volition, however, indicates that moral creatures have the perfect ability of Free Choice.

 

c.  The Misapplication is that God must control Volition to control the outcome. 

 

d.  Must recognize that many down through the years have misunderstood the Sovereignty of God.

 

2. Sovereignty originates from the concept of Rulership: 

Psa. 103:19;   1 Chr 29:11;  Dt 4:39

 

 

Rabbit trail to Hebrews 2:14-15   for communion study.