God's Providence

Dec 14, 2025    Dr. Thomas McSwain

Providence Defined:

"Providence is the transcendent God, immanently involved in the affairs of men, bringing history to His purposed and precise end."


The Transcendent Became Immanent:

Emmanuel, God with us...

- In a manger

- At the Jordan

- On the cross

- At the grave


Coincidence? No, not...

- Serendipity

- Fate

- Chance

- "The Universe"


This was Providence.


Providence and the Trinity:


"From Him"

- Father

- Preservation

- Author/Fountain


"Through Him"

- Son

- Concurrence

- Mediator/Executor


"To Him"

- Spirit

- Government

- Consummator


Providence and Jesus: On Time, Every Time

- Perfect Second

- Perfect Son

- Perfect Sacrifice

- Perfectly Timed Salvation


"God is at work in history to bring about His glory and your good."