To be spiritually dead is to be diabolically alive
R. C. SproulRead
If there is one single molecule in this universe running around loose, totally free of God’s sovereignty, then we have no guarantee that a single promise of God will ever be fulfilled.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the belief in God's complete sovereignty over the universe and its implications for the reliability of divine promises.
R. C. Sproul's quote discusses the theological concept of God's sovereignty, arguing that if even one molecule exists outside of God's control, it would undermine the trust we have in God's promises. This reflects a fundamental aspect of faith wherein God's omnipotence is seen as essential to the certainty of His word and the structure of reality itself; without total sovereignty, hope in divine assurance becomes fragile.
Themes
SovereigntyFaithPromisesGodTheology
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to illustrate the importance of trusting in God's promises.
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