By Junrey J. Moncada

Eph. 1:11 – In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the councel of His own will,
PSA. 103:19 – The LORD hath prepared His throne in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all.(KJV)


The concept of God’s sovereignty reigns supreme, weaving through the fabric of time and space, guiding the universe with divine authority and providence. At its core lies the profound truth that God, in His omnipotence, governs all things according to His will and purpose. The truth about God’s Sovereignty is commonly rejected nowadays by many professing Christians because of the wide spread acknowledgment of doctrine of man’s freewill. The teachings that putting man’s future and salvation into own decision or will is more agreeable and admirable to the world than accepting the truth that all things are under in the will of God(James 4:14-15) and all things happen and move according to the predetermined planned of God.
To accept that God is in control, that God rules infinitely is truly a magnifying and glorifying truth to GOD and it gives comfort to every child of God. Why? Because evil may rise and the world may gone farther from godliness, but a child of God knows that he/she is safe in the hands of the Sovereign Creator, that all things work together for good to them that love God (Rom. 8:28). Indeed, our character towards knowing the sovereignty of God is not defined by the absence of trials but by our response to them. It is forged in the crucible of adversity, tempered by the fires of testing, and refined by the gentle hands of grace. As we embark on this journey of exploration and introspection, may we humbly submit ourselves to the sovereignty of God, trusting in His perfect love, wisdom, and goodness. And in doing so, may we discover the true depth of our character and the boundless wonder of His divine plan.
This study is an exposition mainly through biblical text presentation.

Although this biblical subject of God’s Sovereignty may takes hours or days to study and it has been exposed in the past by many Forefathers in the faith this truth presented as a concise notes rooted from the scriptures as God is the true author of Truth. Delving into God’s Sovereignty must also requires us also on how we live knowing that God is in Control in everything, so it is my utmost desire also to share on the proper character of the one who embrace the truth of God’ s Sovereignty. 

-Sovereignty may define as: effectual and absolute control, govern, power, dominion, rule, and supremacy.

THE EXTENT OF GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY

God is an absolute Infinite Sovereign who is in control in all creation:
1 Chronicles 29:10-12; Job 23:13; Psalm 115:3;119:91; Isaiah 46-9-11; Romans 11:33-36; Ecclessiates 3:1-11, 14-15.

God is Sovereign over all angels:
Job 38:7 cf. Psalm 147:4 & Revelation 12:4.
   •to holy angels ; Daniel 6:22; Psalm 104:4; Hebrews 1:7,14.
   •to evil angels; Psalm 78:49; 2 Chronicles 18:22; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
Satan and his angels can do no harm to any saints of God unless it will be allow by God like what happen to Job (Job 2:1-7).

God is Sovereign in all things in the universe : Job 9:7; Jeremiah 31:35-36; Psalm 8:3; Joshua 10:12-13.

God is Sovereign all over the earth:
Psalm 24:1;  47:2; 83:1
in land and sea – Proverbs 8:29
earth’s weather – Psalm 74:17; 107:25,29;   Jonah1:4
earth’s kingdoms and nations- Psalm 22:28; Daniel 4:17; 5:21.

God is Sovereign in the animal kingdom:
Job 39:27; Psalm 50:10-11; 1Kings 17:4; 21:23; Daniel 6:22; Jonah 2:10; Exodus 8:21-22; Genesis 7:9; Leviticus 26:21-22; Numbers 22:27; Hosea 2:18.

God is Sovereign in all plants:
Genesis 1:11; Jonah 1:11; Isaiah 35:1; Luke 12:28; Acts 14:15-17; Genesis 2:9; Psalm 147:8; Exodus 9;23; 1Corinthians 3:6.

God is Sovereign in all materials things:
1Samuel 20:20-24,35-39; Psalm 7:13; Isaiah 54:17;
Acts 12:10(at prison jail)
God created man out of the dust
God created serpent out of staff
God created wine out of water

God’s Sovereignty in human existence:

Birth– Psalm 139:6; Job 23:14; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 1:21-23; Romans  9:11
Death – Ecclessiates 3:1-2; Hebrews 9:27; Job 14:5; John 7:30; 8:2, compare to John 12:23 & 27; 1Timothy 4:6.
Steps – Gen. 20:6; Job 23:11, Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9, Job 14:16-> Jeremiah 10:23
Mind  – Genesis 6:5; Psalm 94:11, Jeremiah 6:19; Matthew 9:4 & 15:19, compare to Numbers 24:13; Psalm 40:5-8.
Emotion –
  •of Depraved man- Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:19, Exodus 4:21 compare to Proverbs 21:1;16:9; Joshua 11:20 & Revelation  17:17
  •of a Saved man- Ezekiel 36:26; Acts   16:14 compare to Philippians  2:13.
Life’s Situation– 1 Samuel 2:6-8, Daniel 4:17, James 4:12-15
Appearance– Exodus 4:11; John 9:1-3
Sickness or illness
directly inflict- Deuteronomy 28:61; Numbers 12:9-10
indirectly inflict – Job 2:7
Healing –  Jeremiah 17:14, 2Chronicles 30:20
Salvation – Psalm 3:8;74:12,   Jonah 2:9 compare to John 1:12-13, Romans 9:16,20-21, Philippians 1:6; 2:13, Romans 8:1
Condemnation – John 3:18, Romans 9:22-23, Revelation 13:8;17:8 & 20:15.

THE NATURE OF GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY

•Unstoppable or irresistible
Isaiah 14:24,27;43:13, Lamentation 3:37, Zephaniah 3:5, Romans 9:19, Deuteronomy 31:8, Joshua 21:45,23:14, 1Kings 8:56
•Endless
Isaiah 46:9-10, Ecclessiates 3:14-15, 1 Chronicles 29:10-12
•Limitless
-as studied above
-anywhere; Psalm139:1-10, Matt.6:10
-in every happening; Isaiah 45:7, Jeremiah 18:11
– in all man’s ways; Jeremaih 10:23, Job 14:16, Proverbs 16:9;19:21
-in man’s heart; Proverbs 21:1, Joshua 11:20
•Timeless or eternal
“Declaring the end from the beginning” Isaiah 46:10
“HE created all things beautiful in His time”Ecclessiates 3:11
*In eternity past
Acts15:18;17:26, 2Timothy 1:9, Ephesians 1:4
*At present
2 Corinthians 6:2, 1Samuel 7:12, John .5:17
*And in future
James 4:13-15, Romans 4:17
Unfathomable
Romans 11:33-36.

We can trust with our lives because God is sovereign, that He is in control of our circumstances
that all of them are in accord to His eternal purpose for our own good and for His glory.

THE CHARACTER OF THE ONE WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH OF GOD SOVEREIGNTY

Surrender to God’s will- Matthew 11:6;23:46;Romans 6:13;  James 4:13-15
Self-effacement to God (humility)- Philippians 2:5-9; James 4:10
Trusting in God’s providence- Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentation 3:37; 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Acceptance in everything God has purposed- Matthew 26:39; Job 2:9-10
Obedience to God’s commands- Matthew 22:34-40; Galatians 6:2; Deuteronomy 29:29
Reliance to God- 1 Samuel 17:37; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 13:3
A true love to God- 1 Corinthians 13:1-6,13; 1 John 2:15-17 & 4:20-21.
A representative of God ( proclaimer/preacher)- Psalm 26:7; 2Timothy 2:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Beloved, in the tapestry of life, woven with threads of   joy and sorrow, triumphs and trials, let us find solace in the unwavering sovereignty of our Heavenly Father. He spoke the universe into existence and set the stars in motion orchestrated every moment of our existence with divine precision.
Consider the story of  Joseph, betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and imprisoned unjustly. Yet, through the darkest of nights, God’s hand guided Joseph’s  steps, ultimately leading him to a position of authority where he could save his family and countless others from famine. Likewise, in journeys, when the road ahead seems obscured by uncertainty and the weight of our burdens  threatens to overwhelm us, let us remember that GOD is still on His throne. He works all things for good for those who love Him, turning our trials into triumphs and our sorrows into joy with Him.
So, take heart, dear friend, and lift your eyes to the hills whence your help comes. Trust in the Sovereignty of our LORD, for He is faithfulness endures forever.

“In regard of God, patience is a submission to His sovereignty. To endure a trial, simply because we cannot avoid or resist it, is not Christian patience. But to humbly submit because it is the will of God to inflict the trial, to be silent because the sovereignty of God orders it – is true godly patience.” ~ Stephen Charnock

“I think to trust in the sovereignty of God does not excuse my personal responsibility. Just the opposite – it equips me to be personally responsible.” ~ Max Lucado

“When you go through a trial, the sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which you lay your head.” ~ Charles Spurgeon

THE TRUTH OF GOD’s SOVEREIGNTY COULD BRING A CHILD OF GOD INTO:

Comfort –Psalm 23:1-6; 27:5-6
Safety– Psalm 91:1-16
Assurance– John 5:24; 6:39; 10:27-29
Courage– Psalm 27:1-3; 31:24; 1John 4:18
Sincerity– Romans 12:2 cf. 1Thessalonians 5:14
Faithful(Loyal/devoted)- 2Cronicles 19:9; Nehemiah 7:2; Psalm 5:9; 31:23
Prayerful– 1Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 26:41
Virtues/righteous– Matthew 5:48; 6:33; Romans 1:18-20; 2Corinthians 5:21
Temperance (Self-denial)-  Galatians 5:22; Matthew 16:24-28
Knowledge– Acts 4:13; Romans 1:28; 10:2; Colossians 1:12
Grateful– Psalm 26:7; Romans 1:21 cf. Matthew 15:36, 11:25; Colossians 1:11; Psalm 30:10-12
Patience– Romans 15:4; James 5:7-9
Hope – Titus 2:13

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the exploration of God’s sovereignty and its impact on our character is a journey of profound significance and depth. As we grapple with the mysteries of divine providence and human agency, we are challenged to cultivate virtues of faith, humility, and surrender. Through this journey, we come to recognize the transformative power of aligning our will with God’s sovereign plan, and the profound fulfillment that comes from entrusting our lives to His loving care.

May we continue to grow in understanding and embrace the sovereignty of God with reverence and awe, allowing it to shape and refine our character for His glory.
Hoping that this may also use as a guide to every Bible teachers who aimed to glorify God through His words. May God bless you.