Dictionary of Bible Themes The continuing and often unseen activity of God in sustaining his universe, providing for the needs of every creature, and preparing for the completion of his eternal purposes. Genesis 8:22God's general providence God sustains the created order See also Nehemiah 9:6A promise given by God to all peoples. Isaiah 40:26Colossians 1:17 Hebrews 1:3 1 Timothy 6:13 See also All life is dependent on God 1 Samuel 1:27Job 1:21 Psalms 127:3 Ecclesiastes 3:2; 9:9 Ezekiel 24:16 Daniel 5:26 Matthew 4:4; 10:29 Psalms 147:8 See also God controls the elements Job 37:1-13Psalms 29:3-9; 135:6-7 Matthew 5:45 Acts 17:25-28 Psalms 145:15-16 See also God provides for the created world Job 38:39-41Psalms 104:27-28; 136:25; 147:9 Luke 12:6-7 Acts 14:17 1 Timothy 6:17 Job 5:9-10 God's providence through miraculous means See also Exodus 16:11-14God's regular activity in providing for human beings is regarded as being miraculous in just the same way as special demonstrations of his power. Numbers 16:28-35Judges 15:18-19 1 Kings 17:5-6 2 Kings 4:42-44 Habakkuk 1:12 God's providence in human history See also God's control of human intentions 1 Kings 22:19-202 Kings 19:27-28 Isaiah 10:15 Habakkuk 1:6 pp Isa 37:28-29 Romans 8:28See also God's providential actions on behalf of individuals Job 1:12; 2:6Psalms 107:12-14,24-29,33-38 Isaiah 38:17 Genesis 50:20 See also God's saving purposes fulfilled through providence Genesis 22:13; 45:5-82 Chronicles 36:22-23 Ezra 6:14 Isaiah 44:28-45:1 pp Ezr 1:1-3 Acts 2:23; 4:27-28Galatians 4:4-5 Revelation 21:3 God's providence prepares for the completion of his ultimate purpose See also God is forming a people for himself Exodus 6:7Jeremiah 31:33 2 Corinthians 6:16 Ephesians 2:14-16 1 Peter 1:3-5 Revelation 7:9 Ephesians 1:9-10 See also God will bring all things under Jesus Christ's authority Isaiah 45:22-23; 66:231 Corinthians 15:24-26 Philippians 2:10-11 Colossians 1:20 Revelation 11:15 Romans 8:20-21 See also God will complete his purpose for creation Isaiah 65:17; 66:222 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:1 Romans 11:36 See also God directs all things for his glory Psalms 46:10Romans 9:23; 11:36 Ephesians 1:4-6,11-12 See also 1130 God, sovereignty1330 God, the provider 1416 miracles 4010 creation, renewal 4015 life 4065 orderliness 4855 weather, God's judgment 4969 seasons 8261 generosity, God's 8412 decisions |
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