Catechism
A catechism teaches Biblical truth in an ordinary way. This is generally done using questions and answers along with Scriptural support and explanation. Each week, we will provide a new question, Scripture, and the answer to the question. Feel free to use Scripture to come up with your own answers. A catechism is not meant to be exhaustive, but to give you a foundation to "keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:17).
QuestionWhat are God's works of providence?
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ScriptureNehemiah 9:6
Colossians 1:17 Hebrews 1:3 Psalm 103:19 Matthew 10:29-30 |
AnswerGod's works of providence are the holy, wise, and powerful acts by which he preserves and governs all his creatures and all their actions.
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Is there such a thing as luck in a world ruled by the providence of God? "The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the Lord" (16:33). Many of God’s acts of providence may not look "holy and wise" (like storms that kill thousands of people). But God has his secret purposes (Deut. 29:29) that we are never great enough to see, and the Judge of all the earth always does right (Genesis 18:25).