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Fred G. Zaspel, discussing B.B. Warfield, presents divine predestination and providence as “The Solution of All Earthly Troubles.” Warfield taught that “Predestination is God’s purpose, his intention. And providence is simply the carrying out of that intention.” He emphasized, “Providence is but Predestination in its execution; Predestination is but Providence in its intention.” This robust view holds that “EVEN THE SEEMINGLY CHANCE HAPPENING… IS NOT CONCEIVED AS APART FROM GOD’S DIRECTION AND PROVISION.” Indeed, “There is nothing in all of creation that escapes his sovereign direction.” This leads to “adoring praise” and “the assurance of all my hope,” knowing “OUR SALVATION… LIES IN THE HANDS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, THE GOD WHO RULES OVER ALL THINGS.” Therefore, “We cannot be robbed of God’s providence.”