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“The God of Israel is King of kings and Lord of lords... He know, and foreknows, all things, and his foreknowledge is foreordination; he, therefore, will have the last word, both in world history and in the destiny of every man; his kingdom and righteousness will triumph in the end, for neither men…” quote by J. I. Packer
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“The God of Israel is King of kings and Lord of lords... He know, and foreknows, all things, and his foreknowledge is foreordination; he, therefore, will have the last word, both in world history and in the destiny of every man; his kingdom and righteousness will triumph in the end, for neither men nor angels shall be able to thwart him.”

J. I. Packer

About This Quote

Source The: Theology of God, J. I. Packer, 1993

God’s supreme authority ensures ultimate triumph over history and individual destiny, despite human resistance.

In simple terms: God will ultimately prevail.

Key Takeaway

Trust in divine sovereignty.

Themes

faith predestination triumph

Mood

reverent confident

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church life
  • personal prayer
  • ethical decisions
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology eternal perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect personal responsibility?
  • What role does prayer play?
A Different Perspective

Human free will may seem limited.

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