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How do we know God's sovereignty over evil is true?

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God's sovereignty over evil is affirmed in Scripture, particularly in Isaiah 45:7, where He states, 'I make peace and create evil; I, the Lord, do all these things.'

The absolute sovereignty of God over all things, including evil, is a foundational tenet in Reformed theology. Isaiah 45:7 indicates that God not only allows evil but actively governs it according to His divine will. This perspective is further illustrated in the story of Joseph, who acknowledged that though his brothers meant him harm, 'God meant it unto good' (Genesis 50:20). These scriptures demonstrate that even the most wicked acts in history serve God's ultimate purpose and plan, reminding us that nothing escapes His sovereign control.
Scripture References: Isaiah 45:7, Genesis 50:20, Romans 11:33, Acts 2:23, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 76:10, Psalm 105:12-15, Acts 4:27-28, Colossians 1:12-13, Romans 1:4, Romans 13:12, Colossians 1:16-17, Revelation 9, 2 Timothy 2:19

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