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How do we know that God's sovereignty is true?

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God's sovereignty is evidenced in Scripture, showing His control over all creation, including the hearts of men, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like David and Job.

The sovereignty of God is a foundational doctrine in Reformed theology, affirming that God rules over all creation. Throughout Scripture, God demonstrates His absolute authority, as noted in passages like Romans 8, where nothing can separate believers from His love. Events in the lives of David, who recognized God's hand even in difficulties, and Job, who affirmed that the Lord gives and takes away, showcase this truth. Through the ages, God's plan unfolds flawlessly, revealing His purpose in suffering, redemption, and the calling of His people, reinforcing the belief that He is not only sovereign but also intimately involved in the lives of His chosen ones.
Scripture References: Romans 8:33-39, Job 1:21, Isaiah 46:9-10, Acts 17:25, Acts 9:1-19, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 9, Ephesians 1, Psalm 115:3, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Samuel 2:6, Romans 9:18, Daniel 3:17, Romans 8:28, Exodus 7:3, Romans 9:15, Acts 7:1-2, Luke 10:21-22, Genesis 25:23, Romans 9:11, Jude 4, Proverbs 16:4, 2 Samuel 3, Psalm 97:1, Malachi 3:6, 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 22:19, Job 23:13-14, Romans 9:16, Job 1:12, Romans 9:21, Romans 11, Psalm 93:1, Daniel 4:34-35, Matthew 28:18, Proverbs 21:1, Isaiah 45:6-7, Proverbs 20:24, Malachi 1:1, Joshua 9, Psalm 83, Job 23:14, Isaiah 42:1-4, John 6:37, Matthew 23:37, Daniel 2:21, Daniel 2:45, Job 42:10-12, Mark 1:21-27, Hebrews 11:17-19, Isaiah 14:24, Romans 9:19-21, Psalm 33:10-11, Romans 8:29-30, Revelation 13:8, Daniel 4:35, Romans 8:31, Romans 11:33-36, Acts 2:23, Revelation 11:17, Proverbs 16:33, Jonah 1:1-17, Acts 8, Matthew 18:12-14, Psalm 135:6, Habakkuk 1:6, Isaiah 45:7, Ecclesiastes 12:1, John 5:8-13, Genesis 50:20, Romans 9:15-16, John 5:6, John 9:3, Exodus 1:15-22, Romans 9:17, Romans 9:11-16, John 21:18-19, Rom 13:1, 1 Tim 6:15-16, Dan 4:35, 1 Corinthians 12:12-16, Isaiah 1:2-4, Acts 4:24-28, Romans 13:1, John 18:36

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