New Creation Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““And shall God be present in creation, ruling over all, and not in grace? Shall the new creation have the fickle genius of free will to preside over it when divine counsel rules the old creation? Look at Providence! Who knoweth not that not a sparrow falleth to the ground without your Father?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Providence of God”, 1882
The passage questions whether God governs creation directly or through grace, emphasizing divine providence even in small events like a sparrow's fall.
In simple terms: God controls all, even tiny details, through providence.
Key Takeaway
Trust that divine care governs all outcomes.
Themes
faith
divine providence
free will
theology
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- loss
- decision making
- spiritual doubt
- comfort in suffering
Key Concepts
theodicy
grace
sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile free will with divine control?
- What does providence mean in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook human agency and the complexity of suffering.
