Emil Brunner

Emil Brunner (1889–1966), a theologian from Switzerland, wrote many books on theology and Christian living during his life. In this viewpoint, Brunner argues the importance of recognizing that God is the Creator of everything. Once a person accepts the fact that God is the source of everything, that person’s life and thoughts can begin to have meaning and harmony.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why does Brunner compare God to a king and to an artist?
2. Why does the author write: “Chance? What harebrained superstition!”?
3. How does a person come to understand God’s plans and reasons"

For just as in a royal palace everything is royally administered, or as in a great artist’s house the whole house testifies of the artist, even if...