Can we speak of the "fatherhood of God" in the Old Testament? In this essay, the author confronts the views of Joachim Jeremias on the function of "abba" in the life of Christ and reflects on sonship in the Old Testament.

What is the providence of God? To answer this question this article traces the doctrine of providence in the Bible, and explains how a biblical understanding of providence will help us in our daily lives as Christians.

Biblically a curse is understood to imply that one is under God’s judgement, and a blessing is to be under God’s favour. This article uses this understanding to evaluate the teaching of generational curses and ancestral sin. The author maintains that there is no ground for such a teaching. Working from Proverbs 26:2, the author shows that manmade curses have no power.

Creation abounds with cycles. The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Is there anything to learn from these cycles of life? The author affirms with a resounding Yes. The circles of life are meant to teach us about God’s wise design, his providence, and his unchanging nature.

There is probably no point at which the Christian doctrine of God comes more into conflict with contemporary worldviews than in the matter of the providence of God. Providence means that God has not abandoned the world that he created, but rather works within that creation to manage all things according to the “immutable counsel of His own will”.

If God is in control of all things, why is there evil and suffering in this world? What does it mean when people speak of God's providence?

We may approach God's throne of grace in prayer with boldness and the sure hope that we will receive mercy and find grace for help at the right time (Hebrews 4:16).

The author looks at the book of Esther to show the ordinariness of the providence of God.

When is an act a miracle? This article explains that to answer this question one must learn to distinguish the difference between a miraculous act of God and his providential act. Knowing the difference between providence and miracle and how God works in both is essential.

To say that God is in control is to claim that in his providence he determines when and where events will occur. Does this include natural disasters? The article weighs in.

This article explains why it is impossible to talk about the providence of God without acknowledging his sovereignty.

Providence describes the biblical teaching that God not only planned his work, but actively works his plan. This article explains how this teaching should shape our attitude when facing unpleasant events.

God not only created the earth, but in his providence he still sustains it. This article explains how.

God refers to his child as "the apple of my eye." What does this phrase mean? It expresses the care of God for his children. Let the article explain.

God's providence is God's work in preserving and governing all his creatures and their actions. God is completely in charge. This article explains the truth of this doctrine and its meaning for Christians.

Does God work in all things? Looking at Roman 8:28, this article shows the beauty of God's providence for His children.

Looking at Exodus 20:5-6, Exodus 34:6-7, and Leviticus 26:39, this article maintains that the Bible does not teach the concept of generational curses or generational sin. The Bible teaches that God punishes the sins of the fathers to their children when the children adopt those sins.

This article shows that the notion of generational curses is not biblical. It does this by looking at some texts frequently used to justify the notion of generational curses. The author maintains that the root of bad things happening is not generational curses, but sin and its consequences.

Creation abounds with cycles. The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Is there anything to learn from these cycles? The author affirms with a resounding Yes. Without Christ, these repetitions of life reveal the emptiness, and fill one with a sense of vanity. However, in Christ one has hope that this repetition will come to an end with our death, and that we will then enter into eternal fellowship with God.

This article on Romans 8:28 shows that it is possible to believe all things work for our good when we base this belief on the providence of God, which is executed in His wisdom, righteousness, and knowledge.

The only way we can account for events happening in our lives is by looking at the providence of God. We should recognize, admire and submit to God's providence, and turn to prayer in the difficult times.

Noticing God's providence in daily life brings blessings to the Christian. This article describes five of these blessings.

If God is for us, then all his sovereign power is exerted for our good and never against us. All other powers must bow before him.

Is it possible to truly rejoice always? In this article on Romans 8:28, the author states that Christians can rejoice in both the good and bad things that happen to them. This is so because of God's sovereignty in all things. God's love directs everything He does for His children, and He is present in all circumstances.

This article examines the key scriptural passages used to justify the teaching of generational curses and generational spirits. The author maintains that, when taken in their context, these texts do not support this teaching. In union with Christ, believers are free from the curse of sin.

Do territorial spirits exist? What about generational spirits and generational curses? How should we think about spiritual warfare? Should believers ever rebuke demons? This article addresses these questions, encouraging the reader to fight spiritual warfare through a life of obedience to God and in dependence on Him through prayer.

In speaking about the providence of God, many Christians are reluctant to speak of secondary causes, since they think this somehow robs God of his glory. Yet this article demonstrates that God uses means to accomplish his purposes, particularly the spread of Christianity in the early church. The author discusses several conditions ideal for such a spread, and they pertain to Judaism, the Roman Empire, Greek philosophy, syncretism, and persecution.

Looking at the motion of the earth, this article shows how God in His providence sustains everything. This work of God calls us to respond with faith in Him.