Evil Increasing

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September 25, 2016

September 25 DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 17; Jeremiah 29; Philemon Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Psalm:12:1 (To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.) Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from...Read more

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Questions and Responses

Question: Were killing, adultery, stealing, etc., not sinful prior to the Ten Commandments? God destroyed the earth with a flood because mankind was so wicked, or evil. Evil based on what?

Question [composite of several]: I keep reading reports about persecution of Christians in Indonesia and other places. I agree that it is horrible, but why do these people draw attention to themselves by insisting on meeting for church services?

Question: Why do the terrorists behead the hostages? Is that just for the effect it causes, the horror and fear it creates, or is there some other reason?

Question: My friend is always telling me about the saints...begs me to pray to Mary....I feel as if it's evil just trying to grab me back....Is it really an attack?

Question: I liked your explanation of “I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things” (Is 45:7)....But what about Amos 3:6, “Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?”

Question: In your book, In Defense of the Faith, I liked your explanation of Isaiah 45:7.... But what about Amos 3:6, "Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?"

Question: I was always taught from Isaiah 14 that Satan was a fallen angel originally named Lucifer. Recently I’ve been taught [that] the one being spoken of in Isaiah 14 is obviously “the king of Babylon” (v 4). Was Satan created by God as he is now…?

Question: You teach that God is not the creator of evil....Hear God: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things” (Is 45:7)....God tells us that He creates evil.

Question: While I find it difficult to believe that God could be the cause of evil, there seems to be some pretty strong support...from Scripture. Have you read No Place for Sovereignty: What’s Wrong with Freewill Theism by R. K. McGregor Wright?

Question: You teach that God is not the creator of evil.... Hear God: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things” (Is 45:7)....Perhaps you will answer this in your newsletter....

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