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.