3 results for tag: evil

Q&R: Isaiah 45:7 – Does God cause evil?

Question: What do you make of Isaiah 45:7? It seems to say that God is the cause of evil and calamity? KJV: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." NASB: "The One forming light and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating disaster; I am the LORD who does all these things." NIV: "I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things." ESV: "I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things." MSG: "I form light and create darkness, I ...

Was There Evil Before Eden? – Brad Jersak

Question: I have a question. It would appear that evil has been present for a very long time. Death has been on earth for billions of years according to scientists. And in the Eden story the tempter was present. It seems to me that Adam and Eve’s sin didn’t mark the beginning of evil. Response: I can see your questions between the lines! Theses are important and insightful observation. And also quite a mystery! The first order of business is sorting through what we know for sure scientifically and biblically... even philosophically... I’ll try sticking to the data (and some questions) at first: 1. Biblically: a. We know ...

Q&R: Doing All We Can To Stop Evil – Brad Jersak

We must do all we can to prevent evil. It is time for Christians (at least) to try taking the Jesus Way on a far grander scale. I can't foresee that, but until then, I must start with me.