Problem of Evil | 10.19.22

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · Oct 24, 2022 · 52m

Sin and the Problem of Evil and Suffering

Chris Hefner

Philosophical Options

There is no god who is all powerful

There is no god who is completely good. Good and evil are in tension

Evil is an illusion

The Bible is a theology book with theological propositions that do tangentially address philosophical questions like the problem of evil

The Bible teaches that the fall of man explains evil and suffering in all forms and regarding all relationships (Genesis 3; Romans 8)

The Bible teaches that God was not surprised by our sin and is still sovereign over sin (Genesis 50; Job)

The Bible teaches…