Before launching into the Confession's presentation on this subject, a short review of the sovereignty of God and the creature's dependence upon God is in order.
Because God has made all things, he may command and dispose of them as he pleases (yet again, recall the character of the God of the Bible). He knows his creation thoroughly and knows precisely how best to employ it. He makes no mistakes. There is nothing the creature can do that surprises God or catches him off guard. Everything that he requires of his creation is right. Because creation owes its very existence and continuance to God, he rightfully expects worship, service, and obedience. As God is sovereign, no creature can be autonomous; if any creature is autonomous, then God is not sovereign.
Tomorrow: Some important definitions.
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