Reply To: Covenants Group Discussion 1

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My response to Wuche
Yes, death is not natural in the original created order, but rather, a judicial consequence of sin. Romans 8:20 -21 strongly supports this claim. Death is not intrinsic to human nature. Humans were created for life, fellowship with God, and dominion over creation (Genesis 1:26-28). Death entered as a penalty for sin. Death is not natural in the biblical worldview. It is a legal penalty, the fulfillment of God’s warning. Genesis 2:17)
And as such, there is no minimum age for a believer to expect death because the scriptures did not give a precise age to live. However, when we examine biblical themes, covenant theology, and God’s sovereign purposes in life and death, we can explore how age, longevity, and divine intention relate to the life of the believer.
I do not believe that there is a minimum age that a believer should expect to live; I believe that every believer’s faith will carry him /her through. (Habakkuk 2:4).
Every believer should not normalize death: it is an enemy, not a friend (1 Corinthians 15:26). Believers should live purposefully, as those awaiting full redemption 9Romans 8:23), and share the gospel of Christ because only in him can people be freed from death’s power.