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It is unavoidable that a current trial in one’s life will drive a Christian to seek solace in God via his (gracious) means of communication with us. We are driven to prayer, to the excellent Word, and to counsel and fellowship with trusted brothers and sisters. In recent discussions with our kids, Holly and I have been driven to better understand the relationship between (1) God’s unequivocal and absolute sovereignty over all creation and (2) the existence of sin. It is one of the “big questions” in Christianity.
Succinctly: How can a perfect, holy, loving God allow in the universe the existence of “evil,” the very essence of which is in opposition to His holiness?
In seeking some answers to this question, a terrific book was recommended to me by Pastor Emeritus George, “Chosen by God” by R. C. Sproul. Even after reading just a few chapters the eloquence and clarity of thought of Sproul have ministered to me.
So, instead of a unique message from me today, I share an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Sproul’s book, as this big question is fresh on my mind, and on my tongue in prayer and praise. If this question grips you as well, I would sincerely love to engage with any of you in further discussion on this topic. And, whether Sproul’s words immediately resonate with you or they bristle you, I pray they spur deeper thought and conversation with our Father and your fellow brother, and will result in glory and praise to Christ as we come to know His nature more fully, resulting in God’s exaltation akin to Paul’s exclamation in Romans 11:33-36:
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen!
Sincerely,
Pastor Aaron
See download for Spurgeon excerpt.
