Question 18
What are God's works of providence?
God's works of providence are his most holy,1 wise,2 and powerful preserving 3 and governing 4 all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions,5 to his own glory.6
Scripture
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Psalm 145:17 [1]The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. (ESV)
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Psalm 104:24 [2]O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. (ESV)
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Isaiah 28:29 [2]This also comes from the LORD of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. (ESV)
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Hebrews 1:8 [3]But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. (ESV)
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Psalm 103:19 [4]The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all. (ESV)
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Matthew 10:29–31 [5]Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. (ESV)
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Genesis 45:7 [5]And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. (ESV)
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Romans 11:36 [6]For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (ESV)
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Isaiah 43:14 [6]Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I send to Babylon and bring them all down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. (ESV)