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NASB | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the LORD God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" [Rev 12:9-11] |
Subject: Did God create evil? |
Bible Note: Dear Dalprad...Thank you for your reply and I am happy to see that you are following this discussion. Your input is not to be "pardoned" but welcomed. You are correct. I was/am looking for a straight forward answer, yes or no, to my question to Lionstrong. He does argue for a "yes" but, so far has not said so. He may realize that God can not be the creator of evil. God is, by His nature, the standard of all that is good. God can not sin. Jesus was/is the sinless sacrifice. Unblemished. To create evil would be a sin by definition. Any other thoughts? God Bless....Jensen |