• Romans 13:1-2
    Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
     
  • Proverbs 21:1-2
    The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,
    Like the rivers of water;
    He turns it wherever He wishes.
    Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
    But the LORD weighs the hearts.

     
  • Isaiah 40:9-15
    O Zion,
    You who bring good tidings,
    Get up into the high mountain;
    O Jerusalem,
    You who bring good tidings,
    Lift up your voice with strength,
    Lift it up, be not afraid;
    Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!”
    Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand,
    And His arm shall rule for Him;
    Behold, His reward is with Him,
    And His work before Him.
    He will feed His flock like a shepherd;
    He will gather the lambs with His arm,
    And carry them in His bosom,
    And gently lead those who are with young.
    Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand,
    Measured heaven with a span
    And calculated the dust of the earth in a measure?
    Weighed the mountains in scales
    And the hills in a balance?
    Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD,
    Or as His counselor has taught Him?
    With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him,
    And taught Him in the path of justice?
    Who taught Him knowledge,
    And showed Him the way of understanding?
    Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket,
    And are counted as the small dust on the scales;
    Look, He lifts up the isles as a very little thing.

     
  • Daniel 2:37
    You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory;
     
  • Daniel 4:17
    "This decision is by the decree of the watchers,
    And the sentence by the word of the holy ones,
    In order that the living may know
    That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men,
    Gives it to whomever He will,
    And sets over it the lowest of men."
     
  • 1 Samuel 8:7
    And the LORD said to Samuel, "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.
     
  • Isaiah 10:5-7
    “ Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger
    And the staff in whose hand is My indignation.
    I will send him against an ungodly nation,
    And against the people of My wrath
    I will give him charge,
    To seize the spoil, to take the prey,
    And to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
    Yet he does not mean so,
    Nor does his heart think so;
    But it is in his heart to destroy,
    And cut off not a few nations.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Sovereignty over the Nations


Resources

The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's sovereignty over the nations is a central theme in understanding His purpose and authority over all creation. From the beginning, He establishes Himself as the Creator, the source of life and purpose, flowing from Him alone, leaving mankind without excuse in recognizing Him as the central figure in all of life. He governs …


The Sovereignty of God: Part Five

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God's sovereignty over the nations is evident in His absolute control and authority over all aspects of human history and governance. He exercises His will among both Israelites and Gentiles, determining their preappointed times and the boundaries of their habitation. He has predestined when nations will rise to power, …


The Sovereignty of God: Introduction

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God's sovereignty over the nations is a profound truth that underscores His supreme authority and power over all creation. He is above all others, chief and greatest, holding supreme rank and dominion over everything. His sovereignty means He shapes the history of nations, placing and displacing rulers of both mighty and lesser …


The Sovereignty of God (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's sovereignty over the nations is absolute and unchallengeable. He is the Almighty, possessing all power in heaven and earth, and no one—neither individual, group, nor all of creation combined—can thwart His purpose or resist His will. He manages and controls all nations, governing with supreme authority. He sets …


The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's sovereignty over the nations is a profound demonstration of His supreme authority and intimate involvement in the affairs of mankind. He exercises His dominion with precision, setting deadlines and bringing events to pass according to His perfect schedule, not ours, requiring us to trust in Him. As seen in Psalm 147, He is …


Structure and Sovereignty in Daniel 2-7

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Daniel chapters 2-7 form a chiastic (X shaped) structure. Chapters 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5 are paired and mirrored, reinforcing significant themes.


Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.


Is God to Blame?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The 9/11 bombings were tragic and terrible. Some have since asked, 'Was God involved? Is He to blame?' These tough questions have challenging answers.



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