Bible Question (short): Does God "cause" or "allow"? |
Question (full): In Bible Study this passed Tuesday night, we were in a discussion regarding the verse in 1 Samuel where it states that God "caused" evil to come upon Saul. One gentleman is of the belief that God "orchestrates" everything that happens in life not by causing it to happen, but by stiring or steering one's heart. I am of the belief that God "allows" things to happen...has a permissive will, however saying that particularly isn't in the Bible. What are your thoughts on this? Also...do the Angels have a "free will" like we do? Can they decide if they chose to, to do evil? Thank you, Mark |