#STRask How Do We Know if the Good Things We Experience Are the Result of God’s Actions?
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Oct 7, 2024 The discussion dives into whether good experiences are directly linked to God's actions or mere coincidences. It addresses the dilemma of miracles being scientifically explainable and challenges the notion of divine intervention. The hosts tackle the skepticism surrounding prayer, especially when faced with drought, emphasizing that prayers reflect genuine requests rather than attempts to manipulate outcomes. Ultimately, they highlight the omnipresence of God's goodness, extending even to non-believers.
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Source of Goodness
- God's goodness is evident in both direct acts and the natural order he established.
- All good things stem from God, whether through primary or secondary causes.
Common Grace
- God's common grace extends to everyone, believers and non-believers alike.
- Appreciate God's role in all good things, even those occurring through secondary causes.
Defining Miracles
- Miracles involve God's intervention, sometimes using natural phenomena for a specific purpose.
- The timing, nature, and intent of an event can indicate miraculous intervention.