Why is There Evil in the World (And So Much of It?) (The Big Ten: Critical Questions Answered Series)

Publisher Description

:Many people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if He does exist, cannot be good or all-powerful.
Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience as a philosopher to present a different conclusion. God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world, really does work all things for good. A must-read for anyone struggling with this issue.

Chapter titles include:

1. What is the Problem of Evil?

2. The Greater-Good Theodicy: A Threefold Argument for Three Biblical Themes

3. Licensing the Greater-Good Theodicy: God's Sovereignty over Evil

4. Limiting the Greater-Good Theodicy: The Inscrutability of God's Purposes

5. Can Free Will or the Laws of Nature Solve the Problem of Evil?

6. Objections
   Appendix: Going Beyond Job, Joseph and Jesus for the Greater-Good Theodicy

The Big Ten: Critical Questions Answered is a Christian apologetics series which addresses ten commonly asked questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Each book, while easy to read, is challenging and thought-provoking, dealing with subjects ranging from hell to science. A good read whatever your present opinions. The first two titles in the series are:

Why Should I Believe Christianity? by James N. Anderson

Does Christianity Really Work? by Williams Edgar