Evil Problem of Theodicy

COMMENTS ON EXTREME EVIL

EVIL IN THE WORLD: IS GOD HOLY?

Introduction: The Antilogism

I. The origin of evil in the free will (intellect) of secondary agencies maintains the holiness of God.

A. Persons involved

1. Satan: John ⁸:44

2. Adam and Eve

a. Origin of sin among people: Romans ¹⁵:12

b. Universality among people

B. Why allow evil in the first place?

Evil is a necessary potentiality of free will. God is not limited by the option, but

expresses himself in the option.

GOOD AND EVIL IN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE:

SUFFERING IN THE WORLD: DOES GOD LOVE US?