The Sovereign God and the Christian Disciple

Robert M Solomon

Armour Publishing

About this ebook

The sovereignty of God is a doctrine that has been debated by Christians for centuries. For some, this remains a passionate topic, creating different camps among Christians, endlessly arguing about whether God’s sovereignty and human free will can co-exist. For the majority, the doctrine is a vague concept that remains to be explored. This book deals with these issues by examining what the Bible says about God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It explores the sovereignty of God by looking at God as the Creator, Saviour, Shepherd and Judge, and tackles questions that commonly emerge. If we believe that God is truly sovereign, then we must live out the implications by living faithfully and responsibly—by trusting and obeying Him amid the challenges of life, praying to Him, sharing about Him with others, and serving and hoping in Him. Our relationship with Him is an important way to understand how His grace, purpose, and power invite us to respond responsibly to Him in active discipleship.

About the author

Bishop Emeritus Robert Solomon was Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000-2012. He has previously served as a medical doctor, church pastor, Principal of Trinity Theological College and President of the National Council of Churches of Singapore.

Dr Solomon has degrees in medicine, theology, intercultural studies, and a PhD in pastoral theology from the University of Edinburgh. With an active speaking and teaching ministry in many countries, he has contributed many articles to books, theological dictionaries and journals, and authored more than 40 books, including The Race, The Conscience, The Enduring Word, The Virtuous Life, The Sermon of Jesus, Apprenticed to Jesus, Boundless Love, Jesus and His Family, The Trinity and the Christian Life, We Are Pilgrims, The Reformation, The Stories of Jesus, In Spirit and in Truth and Till Christ Is Formed in Us.