Scholarly Resources from Concordia Seminary

Article Title

God's Direction in Our Lives and the Element of Chance

Authors

E. W. Hinrichs, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1946

Document Type

Article

Keywords

divine providence

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The topic "God's Direction in Our Lives and the Element of Chance," theologically considered, belongs to the field of dogmatics, more particularly to the section treating of 'divine providence.

In order to set the stage for an acceptable presentation of the Scriptural teaching relative to the topic, let us briefly consider some of the basic truths concerning divine providence.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Psalm 36:6; Acts 17:28; Matthew 6:13; Daniel 4:35; Colossians 1:17; Matthew 5:45; Acts 14:17; Genesis 33:5; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 24:14; Psalm 60:7-8; Revelation 4:11; Proverbs 16:4; Genesis 1:31; Psalm 33:13-15; Leviticus 26:22; Exodus 23:28; Exodus 23:26; Matthew 10:29; Matthew 6:26; Amos 4:9; Matthew 6:28; Amos 4:7; Psalm 89:9; Job 37:6-13; Job 36:32; Job 28:26; Job 9:6; 1 Kings 18:1; Exodus 9:18; Psalm 104:10-31; Psalm 104:19-20; Psalm 104:32; Psalm 115:16;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Hinrichs, E. W. (1946) "God's Direction in Our Lives and the Element of Chance," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 17, Article 35.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol17/iss1/35