What does it mean that God is sovereign?

[Mr. M]

16 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

Did you see my previous post? It explains the Trinity. 

Sure it does, if you are willing to look at the 75 scripture references you

make and claim supports the Holy Trinity doctrine as you believe it. 

Universalism employs the same methodology.

How about you provide a biblical testimony.

"at the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses let every matter be established"

[steve morrow]

SO  MANY  THINKING  THEIR  WORDS  ARE  RELEVENT --- BAD  EXAMPLE ???

 

1 CORINTHIANS 8:5  for though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth as there be gods many and lords many

 

--8:6-- BUT  TO  US  THERE  IS  BUT  --ONE  GOD--THE  FATHER--  OF  WHOM  ARE  ALL  THINGS  AND  WE  IN  HIM    ---    AND   --ONE  LORD--JESUS  CHRIST  BY  WHOM  ARE   --ALL  THINGS--  AND  WE  BY  HIM

 

TITUS 1:2  in hope of eternal life which  GOD  that  --cannot lie--  promised before the world began 

 

1 JOHN 2:18  little  children it is the last time and as you have heard that antichrist shall come  --even now are there many antichrists-------whereby we know that it is the last time--

 

LOVING  THE  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST 

[AnOrangeCat]

I'd like it if we could stop fighting. Personal styles seem to be grating on each other, and like Kwikphilly said it's entirely possible people are getting too hung up on terminology. Let's try to put that behind us and move on.

As much as I'd like to actually contribute to the topic itself, both the topic and presentation make that difficult for me. Using the illustration of a human with an ant in a bowl to as an easy to grasp comparison of God's control over existence itself says it all IMO. I have no need or desire to question or challenge it, so at least in my perspective the opening post is more of a reminder or an explanation for those new in the faith. That's not a criticism, it just means that I don't think I can add much except that I'm glad God is ultimately in control. We need look no further than world governments throughout history to see what happens when humans who don't truly acknowledge God's authority are left in charge.

[kwikphilly]

1 hour ago, AnOrangeCat said:

I'd like it if we could stop fighting. Personal styles seem to be grating on each other, and like Kwikphilly said it's entirely possible people are getting too hung up on terminology. Let's try to put that behind us and move on.

As much as I'd like to actually contribute to the topic itself, both the topic and presentation make that difficult for me. Using the illustration of a human with an ant in a bowl to as an easy to grasp comparison of God's control over existence itself says it all IMO. I have no need or desire to question or challenge it, so at least in my perspective the opening post is more of a reminder or an explanation for those new in the faith. That's not a criticism, it just means that I don't think I can add much except that I'm glad God is ultimately in control. We need look no further than world governments throughout history to see what happens when humans who don't truly acknowledge God's authority are left in charge.

Blessings OC

My sentiments exactly & this would be a nice Topic to discuss without the bickering - it's just doesn't produce any good fruit

In short: Sovereign God=Supreme Ruler/ Authority

One does not have to be a Biblical scholar to understand what sovereign means.... Look up a list of synonyms/ adjectives and thats GOD( His Position,His Character) but in Christ Jesus He is our Heavenly FATHER,ABBA❤️

With love in Christ, Kwik

[Mr. M]

4 hours ago, AnOrangeCat said:

I'd like it if we could stop fighting. Personal styles seem to be grating on each other, and like Kwikphilly said it's entirely possible people are getting too hung up on terminology. Let's try to put that behind us and move on.

 

3 hours ago, kwikphilly said:

My sentiments exactly & this would be a nice Topic to discuss without the bickering - it's just doesn't produce any good fruit

 

My only question with regard to a fruitful discussion of sovereignty would be,

does it involve the exercise of authority?

[kwikphilly]

1 minute ago, Mr. M said:

 

My only question with regard to a fruitful discussion of sovereignty would be,

does it involve the exercise of authority?

Blessings & Greetings- Good Morning - Praise Jesus!

I thought my answer,short as it was would've been enough- but " Yes" of course- that is Sovereign God Almighty

" Supreme Authority" above all❤️

[Alive]

7 hours ago, Mr. M said:

Who needs the Holy Spirit when they have gotquestions.org? Sounds like an idol to me.

John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;

for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak;

and He will tell you things to come. 

Deuteronomy 5:7 Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

 

Ok brother. Ease up a little bit, here. Take a breath.

This is largely semantics. You can make your points using scripture without direct confrontation to a member.

[Mr. M]

8 minutes ago, Alive said:

This is largely semantics. You can make your points using scripture

 

47 minutes ago, kwikphilly said:

I thought my answer,short as it was would've been enough- but " Yes" of course- that is Sovereign God Almighty

That is exactly what I did from the first response I made, and as I reported,

the topic was immediately derailed by forcing me into a debate on trinity

doctrine, rather than acknowledge the scriptures posted on the exercise

of authority. A semantic disagreement should never have arisen. Would 

any of you please do me the honor of responding to my original post?

[Alive]

4 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

 

That is exactly what I did from the first response I made, and as I reported,

the topic was immediately derailed by forcing me into a debate on trinity

doctrine, rather than acknowledge the scriptures posted on the exercise

of authority. A semantic disagreement should never have arisen. Would 

any of you please do me the honor of responding to my original post?

But she was not forcing youninto anything. That is your reaction and under your control.

Hang on, I will look at your post and respond.

[Alive]

I read your original post. Its loaded for bear.

:-)

Jesus is God and sovereign and I am sure MM agrees.