Abstract

This paper discusses the doctrine of the Sovereignty of God in relation to national elections. It identified the sovereignty of God which refers to God’s “absolute right to do all things according to His own good pleasure as a valid Biblical concept. On the other hand, the right to vote is inherent in the Biblical view of man’s freedom to choose and responsibility for the ensuing consequence. The concept of man being created in the image of God (imago Dei) gives him some attributes of God albeit like a shadow, including the ability to choose. The discussions considered the views of several theologians including John Calvin, Karl Barth and Charles Spurgeon. It concluded that indeed God is Sovereign and man is free to choose his leaders through elections. However, the outcome of elections works together to fulfil the purpose and will of God in His creation. This is not to say there is divine approval for evil leaders because God will judge all human leaders. The paper made recommendations to the Christian Church to teach the concepts to its members in order to guide their attitude and participation in national elections whilst submitting and praying for governmental authority that emerges from elections in spite of their personal preferences