A Reformed theodicy does not simplify or dismiss the complexity of the problem of evil; instead, it confronts it head-on, grounded in Scripture and shaped by historic confessions. It begins with God’s revealed character—sovereign, holy, wise, and good—refusing to compromise any attribute for the sake of human comfort. Evil arises, not from a flaw in the Creator, but from the rebellion of His creatures. Humanity, represented in Adam, introduces sin into a world once declared good. Yet, even this calamity falls within God’s eternal decree, serving His larger, ultimately redemptive design. Scripture and the Westminster Confession of Faith safeguard the truth that God ordains all things without becoming the author of sin. The Cross of Christ provides the central lens: there we see the worst imaginable evil—the murder of the sinless Son—redeemed into the greatest good, the salvation of countless souls. Though reasons often remain hidden from human view, we learn to trust that the same God who wove redemption from Golgotha’s horrors can also bring purpose and meaning to lesser evils.
This perspective shapes pastoral care and personal piety. It allows believers to acknowledge their pain and confusion, yet look beyond them to the sovereign Lord who governs all events with inscrutable wisdom. Such faith does not demand fully comprehending God’s ways; it asks only that we trust His revealed character and promises. Instead of offering simplistic explanations or retreating into despair, a Reformed theodicy fosters hope, humility, and reverence. As we await the day when every tear is wiped away, we rest in the knowledge that God is not absent or indifferent, but is orchestrating a grand narrative that will, in the end, reveal the unfading brightness of His glory and goodness.
This recording is made by Eleven Labs AI audio generated platform: elevenlabs.io/?from=partnerhall9106
Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian
Patreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed
