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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: "Is God responsible for evil? kalos Tue 02/27/01, 10:08pm" The above question was originally posted on this forum on 02-27-2001. On 04-26-2001, in reply to a posting by Lionstrong, Hank wrote: "God is responsible for evil. It's all his fault. He's to blame for it. Is this what you are saying? Pardon my bluntness, but this is the most convoluted theological statement I have ever read. How can you possibly find Scripture to support your thesis? --Hank" On 05-16-2001, in reply to another posting by Lionstrong, Charis wrote: "Dear Lionstrong, Sir or Ma'am, the first two questions are Yes and Yes. The third question makes me question your faith in God. The fourth question is nigh blasphemy. "Even if I give you all the benefit of the doubt and say you are playing the devil's advocate, why are you questioning the unquestionable? "Any proclamation of faith in God through Christ Jesus should answer these questions . . . " "In Jesus' name, charis" |