The Character of the Sovereign God Revealed in Psalm 139
The doctrine of divine sovereignty has long been a debated and often misunderstood topic in Christian theology. Psalm 139 offers one of the most intimate and comprehensive portraits of God’s sovereign attributes in the Scriptures. This paper argues that God’s sovereignty, as presented in Psalm 139:1–16, serves as the means and foundation for a deeply loving, comforting, and intimate God. This is relevant for every believer who wrestles with the idea of a relational and sovereign God. This claim will be substantiated through a review of theological literature on divine omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence; an exegetical reading of Psalm 139:1–16; engagement with the Openness theology objection; and practical and devotional application drawn from both scholarly sources and homiletical reflection. Having established that God’s sovereignty is the foundation for His loving, comforting, and intimate character, we can be assured as believers that we have comfort in suffering, God’s presence in loneliness, and God’s ear in prayer.
BTM 499, Senior Capstone
David Reed
10 – 10:25 AM
Goodrich 109