God's Purpose Is Founded in Absolute Sovereignty

"The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand." — Isaiah 14:24

     God has a purpose and that purpose is eternal. The apostle Paul called God's plan His "eternal purpose" (Eph. 3:11). God's purpose includes a number of events which are not successively formed as the emergency arises. They are all parts of one all-comprehensive purpose, or decree. Since the happenings are mutually related, they may be called decrees to explain them to finite minds.

     God's purpose is founded in absolute sovereignty, ordered by infinite wisdom, ratified by omnipotence, and cemented by immutability. All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). Everything God planned will come to pass. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him with whom there is no variableness (James 1:17).

     That God works without a plan is inconceivable. A person would not think of constructing a house without plans (Luke 14:28). God is infinitely wise (Job 23:13). He purposed all, and all He purposed shall be accomplished. The purpose of God was drawn up before the foundation of the world. God's providence operates to fulfill His purpose which is accomplished in time.

     The sovereign God does not create beings He cannot control. A common statement which is without Scriptural authority is "Let God be God." How can a created creature let God be God? From God's view, He has one purpose. Included in that purpose are all things pertaining to eternity and time.