The Counsel of His Will
Reverend Brian Carpenter
Why was the universe created? Why does God do what He does? Why does He allow the not-so-great parts of life to happen? The answer to all three questions is the same—and incredibly encouraging.
Scripture References
Ephesians 1:11-14 (NKJV), Deuteronomy 29:29 (ESV), Romans 11:33-36 (ESV), Romans 8:28-30
Key Points
Nobody is in a position to give God advice. He has perfect knowledge and perfect power.
Scripture tells us God has a plan. Some parts of his plan He has revealed, some parts are secret.
The whole of creation was designed to call God’s predestined people to himself in bliss for eternity.