Theodicy 1

Jason Hunter Theodicy 1 = Isaiah 55:8-9 The problem of Evil = God is aware of evil God is able to destroy evil God is loving   SO Why is there still evil? Kid Note: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Biblical considerations for forming a Theodicy 1 - God chose for choice Matthew 16:24-25 - Act of faith to follow Jesus 2 - Far Reaching effects of the fall Hewbarews 11:13, 16 = We live for the curse to be moved 3 - Splash zone of sin - Example - a lie - no sin is in a vacuum but sin splashes on me and others.  Our sin hurts others and their sin hurts us.               1. Affects and Consequences Affects can be obvious or obscure Consequences can be natural or ordained Ephesians 4:31-32- Let all bitterness be put away from you. Be kind, forgive Colossians 3:13- bearing with one another - forgive 4. Increasing Distance from God - when God seems far away, guess  who moved away. James 4:8= Draw near to God and He will draw near to you Psalm 73:28 = But as for me the nearness of God is for my good.