In his poem “Second Coming”, William Butler Yeats writes, “things fall apart, the center cannot hold…” As he describes chaos and viloence, the question arises, “Who is in control?” The Bible answers, “God is!” God rules and there is no time nor circumstance that disturbs His reign. The center holds because of God’s grip. In this series, Dr. John points us to the providence of God. He echoes the Biblical teaching of God’s control and describes why it matters to every believer. Take courage and have faith. God holds everything in His hands.
What Providence Means
We tend to have a limited definition of “control.” A teacher may control a class, but cannot dictate all actions or thoughts. A coach may control a team but not…
His Will, Not Ours
Someone might ask, “If God actually controls all things in every way, what is His purpose?” Dr. John helps us to answer that question. He demonstrates that the purpose of…
God Rules the Nations
The providence of God teaches that God is in control of all creation. Nothing escapes His purpose. But God’s providence is not partial. God rules over the affairs of humanity,…
God Rules All Human Lives
Does God have a voice in people’s decisions? Does God’s rule apply to non-believers as well as believers? And how does the rule of God intersect the decision we make…
Fear Not
Our world is in flux. We witness global changes, cultural shifts, mass migrations and international wars. All of these changes press upon our fears. What will happen? What could we…
