The Doctrine of Evil

The subject for this week’s episode is a set of beliefs that if stated in the most general sense, is simply anything in opposition to the will of God. This of course is the Doctrine of Evil, which by its very nature offers skeptics an opportunity in attempting to disprove, or at least call into question the existence of the all-knowing and all-powerful God of the Bible. However, it is important to note that in the Christian worldview, the doctrine of evil is a significant element that requires our acknowledgement and understanding to the degree that it humbles our thoughts on God and man.

Season 2, Episode 3 will not exhaust ever aspect of evil or the theodicies leveled against the problem. However, we will take a close look at how the foundational aspects of evil help to form the Christian worldview. In doing so, we should take great care in keeping at the foremost point of our thoughts, just how God has described Himself through His word.

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

Genesis 50:20