How do we know God's providence in our salvation is true?
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God's providence in salvation is evident as He arranges circumstances and encounters that lead sinners to Himself, as illustrated in Bartimaeus' story.
God's providence in salvation is a foundational doctrine in Reformed theology. The narrative of Bartimaeus in Luke 18:35-43 serves as an excellent example of divine arrangement. The blind beggar's presence by the roadside was not a mere coincidence; rather, it was an orchestrated event where divine providence ensured his encounter with Jesus. The Scriptures affirm this by stating that God works all things according to the counsel of His own will (Ephesians 1:11). This sovereignty extends to the calling of the elect, as evident in Romans 8:30, where those predestined are also called. Every event and circumstance in a believer's life is under God's sovereign control, working towards their ultimate salvation. Thus, God's providence assures us that our salvation is not left to chance but is part of a divine plan.
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