God’s decretive will refers to His sovereign, eternal plan that determines all things that come to pass. Nothing happens outside of God’s ultimate authority or purpose. His decretive will cannot be thwarted, altered, or frustrated because He rules over all creation perfectly and completely.

Suffering often raises the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? The Bible reminds us that our understanding of “good” is limited and that we live in a world broken by sin. In this article, Kevin Hay points us to the sovereignty of God, the refining purpose of trials, and ultimately the cross of Christ as our source of hope.

Many people wonder if prayer really makes a difference when God is in control. In this article, Kevin Hay explains why God’s sovereignty should move us to pray more, not less. He points to Jesus in Gethsemane as our perfect example of prayerful dependence.