How do we know God's sovereignty in ordaining certain men?
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Scripture asserts that God ordains individuals for specific purposes, including those who may rise to oppose His truth.
The concept of God's sovereignty is central to Reformed theology, exemplified in passages like Jude 4, which speaks of ungodly men who were 'before of old ordained to this condemnation.' This emphasizes that God is sovereign over all aspects of human existence, determining the paths of even those who oppose Him. In Acts 20:28-30, Paul warns about grievous wolves entering the church from among them, indicating that God allows certain individuals to fulfill His purposes, even if they lead others astray. Understanding this doctrine reassures believers that God is in absolute control, using even the rebellion of men to accomplish His divine plan.
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