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Bible & Apologetics · Intermediate · ABOUT 160 MINUTES

If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?

Study human evil, suffering, freedom, lament, God’s justice, the cross, and why no philosophical answer erases grief

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LESSON 1

God Does Not Tempt with Evil

Primary passage: James 1:13

Start with James 1:13. This lesson focuses on god does not tempt with evil within the larger study ‘If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: God
LESSON 2

Human Violence Is Real

Primary passage: Genesis 6:5

Start with Genesis 6:5. This lesson focuses on human violence is real within the larger study ‘If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: GodEvents: God decides to destroy every living thing
LESSON 3

God Enters Suffering

Primary passage: Hebrews 4:15

Start with Hebrews 4:15. This lesson focuses on god enters suffering within the larger study ‘If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 4

Evil Will Not Have the Last Word

Primary passage: Revelation 21:4

Start with Revelation 21:4. This lesson focuses on evil will not have the last word within the larger study ‘If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: God

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