Where Did Evil Come From with Dr. David Allen

Ezekiel 28:12–17 "You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty... You were the anointed cherub who covers... You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you... Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom by reason of your splendor." Where did evil come from if God created a perfect world? In this episode, Pastor Jeff Schreve is joined by theologian Dr. David Allen to explore one of the Bible's most profound questions: the origin of evil. Drawing from Genesis 3, Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14, and other key passages, they discuss the fall of Lucifer, the role of free will, and why God allowed both angels and humanity the ability to choose. The conversation also examines God's sovereignty, the problem of evil, spiritual warfare, demonic activity, mental illness, and the hope believers have in Christ's ultimate victory over sin and Satan. Along the way, Pastor Jeff and Dr. Allen address common theological questions surrounding Calvinism, free will, end-times prophecy, and the importance of biblical preaching in today's culture. This thoughtful discussion offers biblical insight into one of Christianity's oldest questions while reminding listeners that, even in a fallen world, God remains sovereign, just, and worthy of our trust.