Quran Issues
How can Allah be sovereign if both His throne and Satan's throne are said to be upon the water?
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that God's sovereignty is not diminished by the existence of evil or Satan's influence. While both thrones may be described as being upon water, this does not equate them in authority or power, as God is ultimately in control over all creation.
Full argument
Key verses
Psalm 103:19bible
The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.
Romans 8:38-39bible
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, will be able to separate us from the love of God.
1 John 4:4bible
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
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