— Evil is not God’s failure but the stage for His sovereign glory.
📖 Summary
Evil does not exist outside God’s control.
Though God never authors evil, He permits and governs it within His sovereign plan to reveal His justice, mercy, and glory.
The cross proves that God can bring the greatest good from the greatest evil.
1️⃣ Biblical Foundation
📘 Genesis 50:20 (ESV) — “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
📘 Isaiah 45:7 (ESV) — “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity.”
📘 Romans 8:28 (ESV) — “All things work together for good for those who love God.”
📘 Job 1:12 (ESV) — Satan acts only within the limits of God’s permission.
2️⃣ Theological Insight
📜 John MacArthur — The Glory of Heaven
“Evil is under God’s absolute control; He uses it to display His perfect goodness.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — Chosen by God
“There are no maverick molecules. Even evil fulfills the divine decree.”
📜 John Piper — Spectacular Sins
“God permits evil to magnify the brightness of His holiness and grace.”
📜 Jonathan Edwards — The End for Which God Created the World
“The existence of evil serves as the dark backdrop against which God’s glory shines.”
📜 D.A. Carson — How Long, O Lord?
“God is sovereign over evil, yet humans remain responsible—this is the mystery of providence.”
3️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Evil proves God’s weakness.” | Human logic | God’s sovereignty is unchallenged by evil. |
| “God created evil.” | Misread theology | Evil arises from human rebellion, not divine creation. |
| “Evil means God failed.” | Emotional reasoning | Evil highlights God’s justice and redemption. |
| “Good people shouldn’t suffer.” | Moral relativism | Temporary evil serves eternal good. |
4️⃣ Application | Living Faithfully in a Broken World
1️⃣ Remember God’s rule is unbroken.
2️⃣ Evil will not win—Christ already has.
3️⃣ Faith asks ‘Who?’ not ‘Why?’ in suffering.
4️⃣ Respond to evil by doing good.
5️⃣ Conclusion | Evil Serves the Glory of God
Evil is not chaos—it is the shadow that reveals the light of God’s justice and mercy.
God’s sovereignty is not diminished by evil; it is displayed through His ultimate victory at the cross.
“Evil is not God’s failure; it is the dark canvas upon which His grace shines brightest.” — Revito
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