2. Wisdom Principle & Prayer I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are discouraged take heart. Come, let us tell of the LORD's greatness; let us exalt his name together. I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. I cried out to the LORD in my suffering, and he heard me. He set me free from all my fears. For the angel of the LORD guards all who fear him, and he rescues them. Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in him! Let the LORD's people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need. Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will never lack any good thing. (Psalm 34:1-10)
3. If There Is A God THEODICY The Problem Of Evil Theos=“God” Dike=“Justice”
4. If There Is A God “ When Bad Things Happen To Good People”
5. If There Is A God CLASS-WIDE DISCUSSION “ When Bad Things Happen To Good People”
7. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil -ISSUE: How can we justify what we believe about God in relation to evil in the world? -2 Kinds of Evil -Both Types Highlighted in Luke 13:1-5
8. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil THEOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING…What Do We Mean When We Say…….. OMNIPOTENCE? GOODNESS?
9. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil NATURAL EVIL Moore, OK 1999 Tornado “ Active Will vs. Passive Will” Limited Creatures Live In Violent Energy System Chance Factors God’s Purposes Elsewhere… Not A Hedonistic Paradise Redemptive Possibilities…. Christian Hope…..
10. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil MORAL EVIL Civil Warfare in Darfur Region Genuine Free Choice Required God Respects Freedom God Does Not Create/Will Moral Evil God CONCURS in the Natural….. Demonic Influence?
11. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil HUMANS & MORAL EVIL Civil Warfare in Darfur Region Freedom Required for Goodness to be Possible Human Guilt Individual Sin Intensifies Impact of Natural Evil
12. If There Is A God The Problem Of Evil REDEMPTION & MORAL EVIL CROSS OF CHRIST: Solution CROSS & RESURRECTION (Romans 8:28) HOPE: In The End WE ONLY SEE IN PART….
27. ASSIGNMENTS for WS3 SCRIPTURE READINGS -Read Genesis, paying special attention to 2:4-2:25 -Read 1 Corinthians, paying special attention to 15:1 – 15:58 TURN IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS!
28. Themes In Biblical Literature Study Group Time Groups may go anywhere in the building to do group work for their project.