Few subjects provoke debate like the doctrine of election. As a result, many struggle to see the value of it for Christian living. Yet from a biblical perspective, the doctrine of election is intended to comfort God's people as well as magnify God's grace. In this session, Dr. Ian Hamilton shows why God's eternal plan … Continue reading Chosen In Christ
Category: sovereignty of God
Psalm 19
The Perfect Revelation of the Lord To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Praise of God’s revelation The first half of the poem makes this the second of five nature psalms in the Psalter. The unifying theme is God’s excellent revelation of himself—in nature and in his law, in world and Word. As one of … Continue reading Psalm 19
Nothing Is A Surprise To God
Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control. His sovereignty is absolute. Everything that happens is uniquely ordained by God. Sovereignty is a weighty thing to ascribe to the nature and character of God. Yet if He were not … Continue reading Nothing Is A Surprise To God
No Maverick Molecule
What I tried to get these young people to see was this, very simply that if God is not sovereign, God is not God. If there is one maverick molecule in the universe, one molecule running loose outside the scope of God's sovereign ordination, then ladies and gentlemen, there is not the slightest confidence that … Continue reading No Maverick Molecule
Contentment
Contentment, then, is the product of a heart resting in God. It is the soul’s enjoyment of that peace that passes all understanding. It is the outcome of my will being brought into subjection to the Divine will. It is the blessed assurance that God does all things well, and is, even now, making all … Continue reading Contentment





