The Sole Consideration, That God Is God, Sufficient to Still All Objections to His Sovereignty (Psalm 46:10) | Jonathan Edwards

Deep Dive into The Sole Consideration, That God Is God, Sufficient to Still All Objections to His Sovereignty (Psalm 46:10) by Jonathan EdwardsIn this sermon based on Psalm 46:10, Jonathan Edwards argues that the sole consideration of God's divinity is sufficient to silence all human objections to His sovereignty. Edwards explains that the command to "be still" requires a calm, inward submission to God's providence, forbidding any verbal murmuring or internal opposition to His will. The central thesis is that the very nature of God provides ample ground for this absolute submission.Edwards supports this doctrine by outlining several key attributes of the Divine. First, God is an infinitely perfect and self-sufficient being; He possesses infinite understanding and holiness, making it impossible for Him to do amiss or be tempted by selfish ends. Second, God is incomprehensible to finite minds. Edwards argues it is unreasonable for "worms of the dust" to quarrel with mysteries they cannot understand, noting that humans are less qualified to judge God than children are to judge a nation's legislature. Third, God holds absolute ownership over the universe as its Creator and Sustainer, giving Him the right to dispose of all creation according to His pleasure. Finally, Edwards asserts that God will inevitably exercise this sovereignty, and no human power can hinder His designs.The application of the sermon specifically reproves sinners who, though fearful of hell, continue to quarrel with God's justice and the dispensation of His grace. Edwards attributes this resistance to "mean thoughts of God". He contends that if sinners truly understood God's infinite majesty, they would acknowledge that they deserve eternal wrath and that God is under no obligation to save them or hear their prayers. Regarding election, Edwards insists that God has the right to bestow mercy on whom He wills, just as a man has the right to do what he pleases with his own property. Edwards concludes that all men will eventually know that He is God, either through willing submission or forced destruction.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730