God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

a. This present world system is doomed, 1 John 2.16-17.

Isa. 40.6-8 A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word

b. Our citizenship is in heaven, Phil. 3.20.

c. We await the reward of Christ himself, 2 Tim. 4.8.

Conclusion

» God’s special work of providence is revealed in his preservation and governance of all things. » Our God not only made all things, but preserves them in his power and governs them in his wisdom, all for his glory.

of our God will stand forever.

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Answer the following questions which will help you rethink the content and implications of the material you viewed in the second video segment. Undoubtedly, seeking to understand the relationship of God as sovereign Lord of the universe to the world system filled with all kinds of evil, distraction, chaos, and cruelty demands our best thinking and prayers. Seek to be thorough and plain in your answers to the following questions, and always, as usual, back up your claims by an appeal to the Scriptures! 1. What is the meaning of the theological term “God’s preservation?” Why is it simply not possible to assert that anything in the universe can sustain itself by its own purpose and energy? 2. Can anything in all creation claim to be independent of God and his power? Explain your answer. 3. What implication does the doctrine of God’s preservation have upon the evolution debate? What must we claim as believers about creation in the midst of such discussions and disagreements? 4. What is the definition of the doctrinal phrase “God’s governance?” What is the relationship of God to the affairs of human beings and the nations?

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Student Questions and Response

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