Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5267 control The exercise of authority and restraint over individuals and events. Scripture stresses that God is in sovereign control over his creation. A limited degree of control over creation is delegated to humanity. God controls the whole world Genesis 1:1,3 See also Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 102:25; Acts 17:24; Hebrews 11:3 God controls the affairs of heaven and earth He gives wealth Deuteronomy 8:18 See also 1 Chronicles 29:12 He appoints and deposes earthly rulers Psalm 75:6-7; Daniel 2:21; Daniel 4:17,32; Daniel 5:18,21,26 He controls human hearts He controls times and seasons Genesis 8:22 See also Psalm 31:15; Daniel 2:21; Amos 4:9; Acts 1:7 He controls the weather He saves those whom he wills He fixes human destiny Human control over creation Genesis 1:26-28 See also Genesis 2:15,19-20; Genesis 3:16-19 After the fall it became difficult for human beings to control creation. Human control over earthly territories Joshua 18:1; 2 Samuel 8:1,3; 2 Chronicles 17:5; Daniel 11:43 Both the godly and ungodly should control themselves Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 29:11; 1 Corinthians 7:9,37; 2 Corinthians 10:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:4 Prophecy should be under the control of the prophets The evil one has limited control 1 John 5:19 See also Job 1:6-7; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 1:13 Jesus Christ will have final control over all things Philippians 3:21 See also 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Jesus Christ himself will be finally made subject to God. See also
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