S. Providence Of God

PROVIDENCE OF GOD 1. What is meant by the providence of God? God cares for all His creatures and provides for their welfare.

2. Does God’s providence extend to the wicked? God gives to the wicked, sunshine and rain and all the common blessings of life, thereby calling them to repentance. Matthew 5:45; Psalms 45:9; Romans 2:4.

3. Does God exercise any special providence over the righteous? God makes all things work together for good to them that love Him. Romans 8:28; Psalms 23:1.

4. Is God’s providence confined to great things? God notices and provides for even the least things. Luke 12:7.

5. Is there really any such thing as chance or luck? There is no such thing as chance or luck; everything is controlled by the providence of God.

6. Does God act according to purposes formed beforehand? God has always intended to do whatever He does. Ephesians 1:11; 1 Peter 1:20.

7. Do God’s purposes destroy our freedom of action? We choose and act freely, and are accountable for all we do. Joshua 14:15; Romans 14:12.

8. Does God cause evil? God permits evil, but does not cause it.

9. Does God ever check and overrule evil? God often prevents evil, and often brings good out of evil. Genesis 45:5; Psalms 76:10.

10. What is the greatest example of God’s bringing good out of evil? The crucifixion of Christ is the greatest example of God’s bringing good out of evil.

11. How ought we to think and feel about the providence of God? We ought always to remember our dependence on God, and to trust His providential guidance. James 4:15; Jeremiah 10:23.

12. When God in His providence sends upon us something painful, how ought we to feel? When God sends on us something painful we ought to be patient, obedient, and thankful. 1 Samuel 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:18.