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.

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The heavenly bodies subject to God’s authority The heavenly bodies are created by God Ge 1:14–18; Job 9:9; Ps 8:3; Ps 74:16; Ps 148:3–5; Am 5:8 The heavenly bodies are subject to the rule and providence of God Is 40:26 See also Job 38:31–32; Ps 104:19; Je 31:35; Mt 5:45 The biblical rejection of fatalism…