The Bible teaches that sin entered the world by God's purpose to display His mighty works in the salvation of His people.
According to Scripture, sin and death entered the world as part of God's sovereign plan. In Exodus 10:1-2, God states that He hardened Pharaoh's heart so that He could demonstrate His signs before him. This implies that Pharaoh’s sinful actions were used by God to fulfill a divine purpose. While Pharaoh was responsible for his choices, God's sovereignty allowed these choices to bring about His ultimate plan for salvation. Similarly, Adam's sin in the garden was not caused by God, but it was permitted so that God's redemptive purpose could be displayed through Christ's sacrifice. This overarching theme emphasizes that even our failures serve to highlight God's glory in salvation.
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