Last week we embarked on a journey exploring this crucial question in Christian Apologetics; if God is omnibenevolent (all loving), omniscient (all knowing), omnipotent (all powerful) why is there evil and suffering in the world? We highlighted that many have turned from the faith because of unanswered questions in this area. We examined the tension between the good world God created and the cursed world we live in and the new world we anticipate. I find it interesting that many people expect us to be in a perfect world right now despite the consistent rebellion against God and His ways. Romans 1:18 "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness." We need to explore what this wrath looks like. We explored the concept of theodicies and I promised to explore this in more depth. I highlighted how Jesus identifies with our pain and suffering, and we examined how early apostles responded to trials and tribulations. We also looked at the limits of evil and the role of prayer as Jesus instructed. Our key verse for this subject remains John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
