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Renewing Your Mind

God’s Sovereignty and Our Sin

Nov 7, 2024
R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries, brilliantly tackles the complex relationship between God's sovereignty and human sin. He clarifies that while God ordains every event, the guilt of sin rests solely on human choices. Sproul also distinguishes between divine testing and temptation, emphasizing God's role in providing guidance through prayer. The conversation delves into how God's grace persists amid our shortcomings and the serious implications of church discipline. Prepare for deep theological insights balanced with practical wisdom!
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  • God's sovereignty ensures that while He governs all creation, human sinfulness is rooted solely in the moral choices of individuals.
  • Temptations serve as tests from God, designed to strengthen believers' faith and deepen their reliance on His grace.

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The Nature of God's Providence

God's providence encompasses His active involvement in all aspects of creation, even extending to human sin and temptation. This theological concept clarifies that while God governs everything, the sinfulness of actions originates solely from the creatures, not from God Himself. The reasoning is rooted in the nature of God, who is wholly righteous and cannot engage in sin. Consequently, the fall of mankind was part of God's ordained plan, yet the sinful choices made by humans stem from their inherent corruption.

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