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Sovereignty of God in Human history 

Bro. David Manchala, Hyderabad

The term ‘Sovereignty of God’ is not exactly mentioned in the Bible just like Trinity, Incarnation, Rapture etc., Yet this truth is seen throughout the Scriptures (Psalm 115:3; Daniel 4:32, Romans 11:33-36). God’s sovereignty is seen in Creation, Revelation, Redemption and Final Judgement.  In this magazine, the rest of the brethren might have looked at God’s sovereignty from different perspectives.

But we will study the Sovereignty of God in 7 steps concerning His dealings with mankind, from the Garden of Eden to Eternity. 

Notice, that Romans 9, 10, and 11 chapters throw a spotlight on ‘Sovereignty of God in His dealings with Mankind’. Thus, they are very important chapters. This particular section begins with Apostle Paul's weeping, pain and distress, but ends with worship, praise, and doxology (Romans 9:1-2; 11:33-36).

Step 1: Creation to Confusion i.e., from Adam to Abraham (Genesis 1 to 11). It covers at least 2000 years. In this period God in His sovereignty looked at humanity as one unit. 

Step 2: Call of Abraham to Calvary (Genesis 12 to Gospel of John 21). It covers a period of at least 2000 years. In His Sovereign plan, Lord God viewed humanity as two groups, Jews and Gentiles. 

Step 3: God dealt mostly with Israel during this period and over-winked at Gentiles (Acts 17:30). He blessed the nation of Israel with many privileges and blessings. Yet, He has also shown His kindness towards Gentiles (Acts 14:17, 18). 

Step 4: After the death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Holy Spirit, God in His ‘sovereign will’ commenced a third group ‘Church’, a called-out company (‘Ecclesia’) from both Jews and Gentiles (Romans 9:22-24) 

Step 5: During this period, initially Jews were part of the Church, but after the call of Apostle Paul, more and more Gentiles became part of the Universal Church. Now in this present era, blindness happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles came in (Romans 9:25). 

Step 6: Very soon rapture is going to happen, third group Church will be caught up in mid-air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Only two groups will remain (Israel and Gentiles). 

Step 7: During this time Israel will be regathered, restored and revived. The Golden Era of Millenium will commence with the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Israel will be a sovereign nation. Eternity will commence after the Millennium. 

All these movements are the sovereign will of God and for His glory alone. Our Sovereign God is the Commencer, Controller and Concluder of Times. G&P

 

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IN THE LORD’S HANDS

“They shall perish……..Thou remains” Hebrews 1:12

1. The Place of Blessings, Deut 33:3
2. The Place of Chastisement, 2Sam 24:14
3. The Place of Creation, Job 10:8
4. The Place of Life, Job 12:10
5. The Place of Keeping, Psa 31:15
6. The Place of Supply, Psa 104:28
7. The Place of Disposal, Prov 21:1
8. The Place of Hiding and Usefulness, Isa 49:2
9. The Place of Security, John 10: 28, 29

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Grace & Peace e-periodical
Vol. 19 No. 10 October 2024

In this issue: -

Editorial: Our Sovereign Lord: The King and the Judge

Perspective: The Sovereignty of God

Doctrine: Sovereignty and Responsibility

Study:-1 The Sovereign Grace of God

Study:-2 Three Aspects of God’s Sovereignty

Anecdote:-1 Surface Winds and Ocean Currents

Anecdote:-2 ‘Reconcile Friends’

Outline:-1 Sovereignty of God in Human history

Outline: - 2 In the Lord’s Hands

Practical: “Your God Reigns!”

Gospel:    Christ the Judge of All

Reflections:    Regeneration or Restoration!