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NASB | 1 John 1:5 ¶ This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:5 ¶ This is the message [of God's promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. |
Bible Question: If everything God created was "good" then did he create the devil and sin? |
Bible Answer: Yes! 1John 1:5 NASB "And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." God did indeed create Lucifer, the most beautiful of the angels. However, God did not create the sin of vanity, jealousy and greed that caused him to be cast out of heaven. As far as I can see, the Bible does not point to any earlier 'start' or 'cause' of sin and evil, and pins the blame completely on Lucifer (Satan). Entertaining thoughts in this line (i.e. maybe God is the culprit) can do no good, only harm. Psalm 62:8 "Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah." In Christ Jesus, Amen! |