(Originally written on February 22, 2006 in Book 23)
Class Notes
Providence - pro vidre ('foresight'; 'provide')
God not only created, but also sustains the world
Doctrine of Providence
- Contrary to Enlightenment Deism (Paley's clock)
- Carnal mind - often stops at Creation, less apt to call God sustainer (Calvin)
General providence
- God upholds the universe as a whole
1. Laws of nature (impersonal)
2. Moral laws programmed into creation
Special Providence
God sustains everything/everyone
1. Nothing happens by chance
"decrees, not bare permission" (Calvin)
2. Providence is not fate
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