Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1355 providence

1355 providence

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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.

God's general providence

God sustains the created order

Genesis 8:22 A promise given by God to all peoples. See also Nehemiah 9:6; Isaiah 40:26; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3

All life is dependent on God

1 Timothy 6:13 See also 1 Samuel 1:27; Job 1:21; Psalm 127:3; Ecclesiastes 3:2; Ecclesiastes 9:9; Ezekiel 24:16; Daniel 5:26; Matthew 4:4; Matthew 10:29

God controls the elements

Psalm 147:8 See also Job 37:1-13; Psalm 29:3-9; Psalm 135:6-7; Matthew 5:45; Acts 17:25-28

God provides for the created world

Psalm 145:15-16 See also Job 38:39-41; Psalm 104:27-28; Psalm 136:25; Psalm 147:9; Luke 12:6-7; Acts 14:17; 1 Timothy 6:17

God's providence through miraculous means

Job 5:9-10 God's regular activity in providing for human beings is regarded as being miraculous in just the same way as special demonstrations of his power. See also Exodus 16:11-14; Numbers 16:28-35; Judges 15:18-19; 1 Kings 17:5-6; 2 Kings 4:42-44

God's providence in human history

God's control of human intentions

Habakkuk 1:12 See also 1 Kings 22:19-20; 2 Kings 19:27-28 pp Isaiah 37:28-29; Isaiah 10:15; Habakkuk 1:6

God's providential actions on behalf of individuals

Romans 8:28 See also Job 1:12; Job 2:6; Psalm 107:12-14,24-29,33-38; Isaiah 38:17

God's saving purposes fulfilled through providence

Genesis 50:20 See also Genesis 22:13; Genesis 45:5-8; 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 pp Ezra 1:1-3; Ezra 6:14; Isaiah 44:28-45:1; Acts 2:23; Acts 4:27-28; Galatians 4:4-5

God's providence prepares for the completion of his ultimate purpose

God is forming a people for himself

Revelation 21:3 See also Exodus 6:7; Jeremiah 31:33; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:14-16; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Revelation 7:9

God will bring all things under Jesus Christ's authority

Ephesians 1:9-10 See also Isaiah 45:22-23; Isaiah 66:23; 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; Philippians 2:10-11; Colossians 1:20; Revelation 11:15

God will complete his purpose for creation

Romans 8:20-21 See also Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1

God directs all things for his glory

Romans 11:36 See also Psalm 46:10; Romans 9:23; Romans 11:36; Ephesians 1:4-6,11-12