Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4900 Time » 4936 fate » 4937 fate, and fatalism 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. The heavenly bodies subject to God's authority The heavenly bodies are created by God Genesis 1:14-18; Job 9:9; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 74:16; Psalm 148:3-5; Amos 5:8 The heavenly bodies are subject to the rule and providence of God Isaiah 40:26 See also Job 38:31-32; Psalm 104:19; Jeremiah 31:35; Matthew 5:45 The biblical rejection of fatalism in human choice Human beings are free to choose between right and wrong Deuteronomy 11:26-28 See also Deuteronomy 30:15-19; Ezekiel 18:21-23 Human beings are free to call upon the name of the Lord Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Romans 10:11-13 Human beings are free to seek the Lord 1 Chronicles 28:9; Isaiah 55:6 Human beings are free to come to the Lord Revelation 22:17 See also Matthew 11:28 See also
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