Of the providence of God (Second Helvetic Confession, 6b)
This article by Ronald Cammenga examines Chapter 6b of the Second Helvetic Confession, specifically its treatment of the doctrine of divine providence and its refutation of Epicureanism—the false teaching that denies God's active governance over creation. Through exegetical and confessional analysis, Cammenga defends the Reformed understanding that God sovereignly preserves and governs all things against doctrinal errors that undermine this essential Christian truth.
Previous article in this series: March 15, 2018, p. 279. The Epicureans We therefore condemn the Epicureans who deny the providence of God, and all those who blasphemously say that God is busy with the heavens and neither sees nor cares about us and our affairs. David, the royal prophet, also condemned this when he said: "O Lord, how long shall the wicked exult? They say, 'The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive.' Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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