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NASB | Revelation 1:18 and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 1:18 and the Ever-living One [living in and beyond all time and space]. I died, but see, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of [absolute control and victory over] death and of Hades (the realm of the dead). |
Subject: John 10:10 Who is responsible for death? |
Bible Note: Dear Sirs, I have found a very interesting answer to this question in the scriptures. As was already mentioned, with Adam's sin, death entered into this world. (Romans 5:12). Recall that God said to Adam in Genesis 2:17 that he would positively die if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and bad. Why, after him and his wife had done so, the consequence came over them. That of course does not mean that a young child that loses its life is responsible for its own death; the wise king and prophet Solomon once said that "time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all" (Ecclesiastes 9:11). An accident for example would fall into that category. Some diseases are simply a result of the environment we live in (think about the so-called rich country diseases such as cancer, diabetes or obesity) which is again the result of humans trying to rule themselves completely disregarding God's instructions. As you well mention in your question, God allowed Satan to test Job. He lifted his hand of protection from him in order to answer Satan's taunt that no human would ever serve God when under trial. But who was hurting Job? It was Satan the Devil and not God. As a matter of fact, James 1:13 says "When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone." As a loving father, God has a yearning to resurrect his children (Job 14:14). The reasons why he allows Satan to cause harm at the moment are another lengthy topic to discuss. But what we know is that God will eliminate death as the last enemy and will wipe out every tear, death and suffering from our lives (Revelation 21:3,4). The idea of fate, including the fact that our time of death is predestined, has its origins in Greek and Roman philosophy. There is nothing in the Bible that supports this thesis. If you would like to continue this discussion please reply to this post. Kind regards, Marisa |