ON PROVIDENCE

The Lord's rule in the heavens and on earth is called Providence. Since all good, which concerns love, and all truth, which concerns faith, the two things necessary for salvation, come from Him, and nothing at all from the person himself, it is clear that the Lord's Divine Providence is over every detail which is of use for the salvation of the human race. This is taught by the Lord in these words from John:

I am the way, truth and life. John 14:6.

and elsewhere:

As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it remains in me, so neither can you unless you remain in me. You cannot do anything, except from me. John 15:4, 5.