How do we know that God's sovereignty includes His judgments?

The sovereignty of God is foundational to understanding His judgments. As stated in Isaiah and echoed throughout Scripture, God's governance over His creation includes all events, both ordinary and catastrophic. For example, in Amos 3:6, the prophet raises the question of calamity in a city—implying that such events are under God's authority. This sovereignty does not make God the author of sin, but it affirms that nothing happens outside of His divine providence. The assurance is that God has a purpose in His judgments, which is further revealed through the redemptive work of Christ, confirming that even in judgment, He serves to bring about His ultimate glory and the salvation of His people.