Dictionary of Bible Themes The belief that all things are predetermined, especially by the stars, removing human freedom and responsibility. Scripture affirms human freedom and responsibility and declares that the sun, moon and stars are all part of God's creation and are subject to him. Genesis 1:14-18The heavenly bodies subject to God's authority Job 9:9The heavenly bodies are created by God Psalms 8:3; 74:16; 148:3-5Amos 5:8 Isaiah 40:26 See also The heavenly bodies are subject to the rule and providence of God Job 38:31-32Psalms 104:19 Jeremiah 31:35 Matthew 5:45 Deuteronomy 11:26-28 The biblical rejection of fatalism in human choice See also Human beings are free to choose between right and wrong Deuteronomy 30:15-19Ezekiel 18:21-23 Joel 2:32 Acts 2:21 Human beings are free to call upon the name of the Lord Romans 10:11-131 Chronicles 28:9 Isaiah 55:6 Human beings are free to seek the Lord Revelation 22:17See also Human beings are free to come to the Lord Matthew 11:28See also 1115 God, purpose of1130 God, sovereignty 1355 providence 4005 creation 5051 responsibility 6212 participation 6622 choice 6658 freedom 8160 seeking God 8640 calling upon God 8710 atheism |
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