Divine providence is the daily, constant sovereign rule of our God over all things for the accomplishment of his eternal purpose of grace in predestination.
Predestination is the sovereign, eternal, immutable, unalterable purpose of God almighty, by which he ordained and ordered, according to his own will and good pleasure, all things that come to pass in time.
Divine providence is the accomplishment of God's sovereign will and purpose. Providence is God doing in time what he purposed in eternity. Providence is God sovereignly and absolutely bringing to pass in time what he predestined in eternity.
Predestination is God's purpose. Providence is God's execution of his purpose.
Hear me well. — Be sure you understand the doctrine of Holy Scripture with regard to the providence of God. Nothing in the universe happens by luck, chance, fortune, or accident. Everything that comes to pass in time was purposed by our God in eternity, and is brought to pass by his holy, wise, adorable, and good providence. Nothing comes to pass in time that God did not purpose in eternity, in sovereign predestination. And all that God purposed in in eternal predestination he sovereignly brings to pass in his providence.
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“ Great Sermon! ” I regret that only recently have I come upon Pastor Fortners messages. They have been to me a solid source of reassurance about my standing with God. What a huge blessing God has provided to us for many years through the powerful preaching of this godly servant . I have no doubt God’s providence ruled supremely in Dons life as it does in the life of every true believer. Thank you Lord for the privilege of listening to this precious man.
Dessie Yates (5/17/2020)
from Williamson, WV.
“ Excellent sermon ” What a blessing. Even though Brother Fortner went to be with the Lord shortly after this message it will be a blessing to God’s children for years to come. My husband Dave and I were not able to attend our church this morning due to his illness but as Brother Don said the internet can be used for good.
God bless his precious wife and family.
Gary and Janey Hollback (4/30/2020)
from Wheelersburg church
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank you so much brother Don, for yet another great message
Don Fortner (1950-2020) pastored and faithfully declared the gospel of God's free grace in Christ at Grace Baptist Church of Danville Kentucky for over thirty years and was a widely published author, and conference speaker. Books and commentaries resulting from his prolific and...
