What does the Bible say about God's sovereignty over evil?
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The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things, including evil, as seen in Isaiah 45:7, where He states, 'I form the light and create darkness; I make peace and create evil.'
Scripture affirms God's absolute sovereignty, declaring that He orchestrates every event according to His will, including the existence of evil. Isaiah 45:7 encapsulates this truth, stating, 'I form the light and create darkness; I make peace and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.' This doesn't mean God is the author of sin, but that all things, including the evil we witness, happen under His divine decree. The existence of evil and suffering is a part of God's plan to ultimately bring about His purposes, including the eventual judgment of sin and the redemption of His elect through Christ.
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