The Sovereignty of God

"Sovereignty is the exercise of His supremacy"

"Being infinitely elevated above the highest creature, He is the Most High, Lord of heaven and earth. Subject to none, influenced by none, absolutely independent; God does as he pleases, only as he pleases, always as he pleases. None can thwart him, none can hinder him"

Arthur Pink

1. The Impact Of This Attribute
           A.  Main point of emphasis 
           B.  Where our theology starts
           C.  Puts all our emotions and life experiences in their proper perspective  
           D.  Raises our level of affections and desires for Him   
           E.  Our source for peace and contentment 
   

2. Principles That Will Help Us With Our Thinking On This Subject  
           A.  Affirmation vs. full comprehension
           B.  Full understanding vs. denial 
           C.  Mystery
   

3. Source Of Controversy
   A. How God's Sovereignty relates to salvation
   B. God’s Sovereignty and man’s responsibility

4. Framing The Debate 
           A.  Does man's responsibility infringe on God’s sovereignty? Or vice versa? 
           B.  Man's responsibility comes from God 
           C.  Is God unfair? 
   

5. What Scripture Says 
           A.  Romans 9:11-23
           B.  Paul's response to the accusation that God is unjust 
   

6. The Value Of God’s Sovereignty 
           Deepens our veneration of the Divine