What does the Bible say about God's sovereignty over sin and evil?
Answered in 1 source
The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things, including sin and evil, as He controls and purposes all events for His glory.
The sovereignty of God encompasses all aspects of existence, including sin and evil. Scripture reveals that God actively hardens hearts, causes grief, and determines the outcomes of events, asserting that nothing occurs outside of His will (Exodus 4:21, Lamentations 3:38). For instance, in the case of Pharaoh, God hardened his heart to demonstrate His power and glory through the plagues of Egypt (Romans 9:17). Ultimately, God's sovereignty ensures that even through human sinfulness, His divine purpose is fulfilled for both the elect and the non-elect, revealing His character and glory throughout generations.
Commentary