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What does the Bible say about God's sovereignty over nations?

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The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all nations, using events like wars and revolutions to accomplish His divine purpose of grace.

Scripture clearly depicts God's sovereignty over nations throughout both the Old and New Testaments. In Haggai 2:7, it states that the Lord will shake all nations, indicating His control over the activities and outcomes of global powers. This shaking is part of His eternal purpose to gather His elect from the four corners of the earth (Romans 8:28-30). For the believer, understanding God's sovereignty reassures us that nothing happens outside of His divine will, and these cosmic events serve a higher purpose—namely, the fulfillment of His redemptive plan through the gospel.
Scripture References: Haggai 2:6-7, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:22, Daniel 4:35, Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:25, 2 Kings 19:15, 1 Chronicles 29:11

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