37. “God, the great Creator of all
things, doth uphold, direct,
dispose, and govern all
creatures, actions, and things,
- Westminster Confession of Faith
38. from the greatest even to the
least, by his most wise and holy
providence,
- Westminster Confession of Faith
39. according to his infallible
foreknowledge and the free
and immutable counsel of
his own will,
- Westminster Confession of Faith
40. to the praise of the glory of
his wisdom, power, justice,
goodness, and mercy.”
- Westminster Confession of Faith
41. “The Providence of God is his
purposeful sovereignty by which
he will be completely successful
- John Piper, Providence
42. in the achievement of His
ultimate goal for the universe.
God’s providence carries His
plans into action,
- John Piper, Providence
43. guides all things toward His
ultimate goal, and leads to the
final consumption.”
- John Piper, Providence
84. "But we ought always to give
thanks to God for you, brothers
beloved by the Lord, because
God chose you as the firstfruits
to be saved,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13
86. "When Jesus had spoken these
words, he lifted up his eyes to
heaven, and said, “Father, the
hour has come; glorify your Son
that the Son may glorify you,"
John 17:1-2
87. "since you have given him
authority over all flesh, to give
eternal life to all whom you
have given him."
John 17:1-2
88. "For those whom he foreknew he
also predestined to be conformed
to the image of his Son,
Romans 8:29
89. in order that he might be the
firstborn among many brothers."
Romans 8:29