Does Christianity say that the events that happen to us are from God?
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Not all things that happen are from God: Either God has allowed something to happen, or God intervenes and causes something to happen. God accomodates for everything that takes place and has worked it out for His own purpose.
A light turning green or someone saying something to you, does not necessarily mean they are from God.. But that doesn't mean God hasn't intervened with traffic lights before (or more likely the timing in which you come into contact with this light), or not inspired someone to say something to someone else.
Proverbs 16:4 (Amplified) - The Lord has made everything [to accommodate itself and contribute] to its own end and His own purpose--even the wicked [are fitted for their role] for the day of calamity and evil.
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Yes, the Bible makes clear that even a random number generator will always generate the number of God's choosing:
Proverbs 16:33 NIV
The lot (dice) is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
If a tornado kills my child, I can take comfort in knowing there is a divine purpose for it.
God says He "rose up Pharoah", He also "rose up Hitler".
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