Renewing Your Mind What Is Providence?
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Nov 24, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, delves into the profound doctrine of divine providence. He contrasts modern skepticism with the historical belief in God's active involvement in the universe. Using a humorous mountain climber anecdote, R.C. explores the doubts about God's existence and intervention. He critiques the modern mechanistic view of the universe and defines providence as more than mere foreknowledge, emphasizing God’s active authority in every detail of our lives.
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Past Generations Felt Providence Daily
- R.C. Sproul reads old writings and finds past generations deeply aware of God's presence.
- He cites Providence, Rhode Island and 18th-century letters as evidence of pervasive providential language.
The Falling Climber Parable
- A mountain climber clung to a branch and called for help as he fell thousands of feet.
- He asks if anyone up there can help, then if anyone else can help, illustrating modern doubt about God's help.
Closed Mechanistic Universe Masks Providence
- Modern thought favors a closed mechanistic universe governed by proximate causes.
- This focus obscures belief in an overarching providence that ultimately orders causality.
