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1 | why did God put the devil on earth ? | Eph 1:11 | Buckman 53 | 154453 | ||
Why did God put the devil on earth after he was expelled from Heaven knowing all the trouble he would cause for people on earth? | ||||||
2 | why did God put the devil on earth ? | Eph 1:11 | BradK | 154454 | ||
Hi Buckman, While scripture does not explicitly tell us "why" God allows satan, we can surmise that it is His will. Consider Eph. 1:11: "also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will" In Gods' permissive will He allows satan to exist. Much could be said, and possibly others may decide to comment. We can certainly consider Job. In Job 1:6-12, God allows satan to have his way with him. We can see the outcome in 2:3, that ultimately, God is glorified in all this. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3 | why did God put the devil on earth ? | Eph 1:11 | DocTrinsograce | 154457 | ||
Dear Brother Brad, Very good observations. Here's generally how I reason through the question of evil: God is all loving and all powerful; since He is all powerful, He is able to end all evil; since He is all loving, He desires the end of all evil; however, evil still exists. Therefore, I can draw two conclusions: (1) God has a good purpose for evil, and (2) God will inevitably destroy evil. This line of reasoning is, I believe, supported by the history of redemption as revealed in Scripture, wherein further explanation is offered. Indeed, I would even posit that Christianity affords the only perspective in which evil does not create logical problems. As always, I appreciate your posts, Brad. In Him, Doc |
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