Bible Question:
Does God have our future planned from our birth or do we have a free will to change our future? The question came up last night in our youth meeting, some feel that God knows whether we are going to Heaven or Hell from the begining of our lives, and others believe we have a free will to change our futures by following Gods word and living for him. Could someone direct me to scripture that will back up one theory or the other.Thank you In Gods Love Jim |
Bible Answer: Hi, Jim... Welcome to the forum! God is sovereign over the entire universe (Psalm 103:19; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 1:11). God is sovereign over all of nature (Psalm 135:6-7; Matthew 5:45; 6:25-30). God is sovereign over the angels, including Satan (Psalm 103:20-21; Job 1:12). God is sovereign over nations (Psalm 47:7-9; Daniel 2:20-21; 4:34-35). God is sovereign over human beings (1 Samuel 2:6-7; Galatians 1:15-16). God is sovereign over animals (Psalm 104:21-30; 1 Kings 17:4-6). God is sovereign over "accidents" (Proverbs 16:33; John 1:7; Matthew 10:29). God is sovereign over the free acts of men (Exodus 3:21; 12:25-36; Ezekiel 7:27). God is sovereign even over the sinful acts of men and Satan (2 Samuel 24:1; 1 Chronicles 21:1; Genesis 45:5; 50:20). See also posts #151282, #183160, #182821. In Him, Doc |