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God has ordained that some of his purposes be fulfilled through the co-operation (conscious or unconscious) of human beings.
Human labour is futile apart from God Ps 127:1 See also Ge 11:8; Jn 15:5
God often works through human means Ps 77:20 See also Ac 9:15; Ro 13:6; 2Co 7:6
God gives the gifts needed for work Ex 31:3,6; Lk 12:48; 1Pe 4:11
Human workers should acknowledge their dependence upon God Dt 8:18 See also Ps 90:17; Ne 6:9,16; 2Co 3:5
The apostles as God’s fellow-workers 1Co 3:9; 2Co 6:1 See also Mk 16:20
God creates and people cultivate Ge 2:15; Isa 28:23-29; 1Co 3:7
God gives and people are generous 1Ki 17:9; 2Co 8:1-5
God speaks through prophets’words Dt 18:15-18; 2Sa 12:25; Jer 37:2; Hos 12:13; Mt 1:22; 2Pe 1:21
1115 | God, purpose of |
1305 | God, activity of |
1427 | prophecy |
1439 | revelation |
5583 | tools |
6671 | grace & Christian life |
7772 | prophets |
8224 | dependence |
8260 | generosity |
8347 | spiritual growth |
8420 | equipping |
8434 | giving |