God's Purpose

Flashcards about God's Purpose, based on Proverbs, Job, Ephesians, Isaiah, Timothy, and other religious texts.

What are some religious texts that discuss God's Purpose?

Proverbs 19:21, Job 42:2, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:10, 2 Timothy 1:9

What are some additional texts to see regarding God's plan?

Psalm 128:1, Proverbs 16:4, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 33:11

According to Matthew Henry, what is good for the saints?

It does their souls good; every providence tends to the spiritual good of those that love God, in breaking them off from sin, bringing them nearer to God, weaning them from the world, and fitting them for Heaven.

According to Romans 8:28, how do all things work for those who love God?

All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.

What are some cross-references related to God's purpose from Genesis, Jeremiah, Ephesians, Corinthians and James?

Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 1:11, 2 Corinthians 4:19, James 1:12

According to Matthew Poole, what is the ground and reason for God's calling us?

God is able to work ALL things for our good, according to his purpose and good pleasure, as highlighted in 2 Timothy 1:9.

How can suffering be used, and what should we keep in mind about what is good for us?

Suffering can be used for His good, and sometimes what is good for us might not FEEL good, but it will be FOR our good.

Which texts discuss all things working together?

1 Peter 1:6-7, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9

How does God work all things for good?

God works all things TOGETHER for good; not in isolation, and nothing is wasted.