Of the providence of God (Second Helvetic Confession, 6a)
Ronald Cammenga examines Heinrich Bullinger's treatment of divine providence in Chapter 6 of the Second Helvetic Confession, explaining why Bullinger uniquely addresses God's eternal decree of providence before creation and the fall. The article clarifies that providence, understood as God's sovereign government and determination of all things, presupposes God's eternal will and counsel rather than merely His temporal work of preservation.
Previous article in this series: December 15, 2017, p. 130. Introduction With chapter 6 of the Second Helvetic Confession, Heinrich Bullinger directs our attention to the providence of God. Along with the other Reformers, Bullinger subscribes to a robust doctrine of divine providence. God's providence includes all things; no one and nothing is outside of the scope of God's providence. Everything that takes place in time and in history is directed by the providence of God. Interestingly...
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