How do we know God's sovereignty includes sin and evil?

We understand God's sovereignty to mean that He is in absolute control over all aspects of creation, including sin and evil. The key theological affirmation here is that God rules over all things, and this includes allowing sin and evil to occur. As emphasized in the sermon, either God has complete sovereignty, or evil operates independently of Him. Since Scripture teaches that all things happen according to God's divine counsel (Romans 11:36), it follows that even the existence of evil fits within His eternal purpose.

The necessity of evil highlights God's attributes—His holiness and justice must be revealed in response to sin. Moreover, God's wisdom in orchestrating events, such as the crucifixion of Christ, exemplifies how He uses the wickedness of man to fulfill His redemptive plan. The events surrounding Jesus's death illustrate how even the most heinous acts can serve to glorify God, as portrayed in Psalm 76:10. This reinforces the concept that God's sovereignty prevails over everything, guiding all events for His ultimate glory.