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In theology, divine providence, or simply providence, is God's intervention in the Universe. The term Divine Providence (usually capitalized) is also used as a title of God. A distinction is usually made between "general providence", which refers to God's continuous upholding of the existence and natural order of the Universe, and "special providence", which refers to God's extraordinary intervention in the life of people.[1] Miracles and even retribution generally fall in the latter category.[2]
- ^ "Providence". The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Creation, Providence, and Miracle". Reasonable Faith. Retrieved 20 May 2014.