How do we know God operates by a plan?
We know God operates by a plan because He says so plainly and demonstrates it throughout history. He declares 'the end from the beginning' and says 'My purpose will be established,' and Romans 8 shows Him working all things according to the counsel of His will. He did not wind up the universe like a toy and turn it loose; He had a plan before creation and has revealed it in ever-greater detail through Scripture.
Also asked: What does Scripture reveal about God's actions being guided by a deliberate purpose?
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How does the Bible show God's plan was in place since the beginning of time? · Isaiah 46:9-10 and Romans 8:28 confirm God works according to a pre-planned strategy?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 1, Lesson 1-2 - The Plan-Redemption (pp. 11-18) · Read this lesson in the book →
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Plan of GodGoodGod and goodcall of Godconformity to Jesus ChristJustificationPredestinationCross and sinLove for Godseparation from God
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- How were Adam and Eve saved?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
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- How would you explain to an unbelieving friend the fact that God had a plan for man even before man had a problem? What Scriptures would you use?Isaiah 46:9-10 · The Basics
- What is the faith-rest technique, and how can we exercise it to produce peace in our lives?Romans 8:28 · The Basics
- What is the arena of the spiritual war?Romans 8:28 · The Basics · Lesson 5–2: The Arena—The Souls of Men
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- How would you explain the arena of spiritual war to a friend? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?Romans 8:28 · The Basics · Lesson 5–2: The Arena—The Souls of Men
See also
- For whom does God cause all things to work together for good?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- Using the life of someone from the Old Testament, explain how Romans 8:28 works.Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- What does “predestined” (proorizo) mean in Scripture?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- Who are the called?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- Explain how God calls people.Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
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