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What does it mean that God has authority over life and death?

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It means that God determines the appointed times for life and death, having ultimate control over these aspects of existence.

God's authority over life and death emphasizes that He is the one who ordains the beginning and end of human existence. Psalm 139:16 affirms this truth when it states that all our days were written in God's book before one of them came to be. This aspect of God’s sovereignty reveals His intimate involvement in the details of life, assuring believers that they are never outside of His watchful care. When the preacher emphasizes that 'the Lord killeth, and the Lord maketh alive,' it highlights God's role as the ultimate arbiter of destiny. In this light, believers can confront death without fear, knowing that their lives are grounded in God's sovereign plan and purposes.
Scripture References: Psalm 139:16, 1 Samuel 2:6

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