The Sovereignty of God by Charles Stanley

Last night in Bible study we discussed the Sovereignty of God. Most Bible believing preachers, teachers, and theologians hold to the same basic beliefs about God's sovereignty. Why? The Bible says so.



Below is an article taken from In Touch ministries by one of my favorite preachers Charles Stanley. He shares his views on the sovereignty of God.

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God’s Sovereignty
READ | Psalm 103:19-22

Do you believe the Lord has absolute control over our universe—including all the people in it? The best way to know this truth is to learn what God has inspired men to say about Him in Scripture. (2 Timothy 3:16)

God declares He is sovereign over: Nature. The psalmist wrote, “Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps” (Psalm 135:6). God causes the rain to fall, the grass to grow, and vegetation to bring forth food. The Lord controls every single aspect of nature.

In both the Old and New Testaments, God declares He is sovereign over: Nations. “He makes the nations great, then destroys them; He enlarges the nations, then leads them away” (Job 12:23). God’s rule is certain and sure. He keeps watch over the nations (Psalm 66:7), knows what’s happening, and maintains His authority over both good and evil governments. (Romans 13:1)

God also declares His sovereignty over: Natural man. God has control over unbelievers as well as believers. “He himself gives all men life and breath and everything else” (Acts 17:25 NIV). The Scripture says He forms us in our mother’s womb, knows the number of hairs on our head, and determines the appointed times and places of our lives. (Psalm 139:13; Luke 12:7; Acts 17:26) Our spiritual life and our physical life are under His complete control. (John 6:44)

When we believe God is sovereign and experience this truth in our lives, we will be filled to overflowing with peace and joy. We will rest secure—knowing that, no matter what’s happening in the world, our God reigns. His will shall be accomplished. Does your life reflect trust in God’s sovereignty?


I say amen Dr. Stanley.