Evil
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Part 5. Suffering, Evil, and Moral Order
1. Introduction No question is more universal than the problem of suffering. Every culture asks: Why do we suffer, and what does suffering mean? Christianity and Buddhism, though distinct in cosmology and theology, both confront the reality of pain, injustice, and moral disorder with remarkable depth. For Christianity, suffering is…
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Part 4 – The Corruption of Creation: The Entrance of Evil and the Fall of Humanity
🔹 Introduction The universe God made was “very good” (Genesis 1 : 31).Order, beauty, and peace defined both heaven and earth. Yet within that perfection lay the possibility of choice — for love and obedience must be freely given, not forced. The rebellion that began among the heavenly beings (Part…
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The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Tares)
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Tares) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Kingdom of God / Heaven; Coexistence of Good and Evil; Final Judgement 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a man who sowed good wheat seed in his field. While he…
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1.3 From Evil to Good
🔹 Story 1: Joseph’s Betrayal Became Egypt’s Salvation Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, PharaohStory Summary: Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, wrongly imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet God raised him up to save Egypt and surrounding nations during a great famine.Key Verses: Genesis 37; 39–50Theme Connection: What his…
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10.6 Stories of Magicians and Sorcerers
🔹 Story 1: Pharaoh’s Magicians Opposed Moses Main Characters: Pharaoh, magicians, Moses, AaronStory Summary: When Moses and Aaron confronted Pharaoh, Egyptian magicians duplicated some early signs—like turning rods into snakes and water into blood. But they were soon overpowered by God’s miracles.Key Verses: Exodus 7:8–13; 8:16–19Theme Connection: Human magic has…
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11.6 Satan / Devil
🔹 Story 1: Satan Tempted Eve in the Garden Main Characters: Satan (serpent), Eve, Adam, GodStory Summary: In the form of a serpent, Satan deceived Eve into doubting God’s word and disobeying His command. Adam also ate the fruit, and sin entered the world.Key Verses: Genesis 3:1–7Theme Connection: Satan’s first…
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Chapter 4 – The Fall of Lucifer and One-Third of the Angels
Rebellion in the Spiritual Realm and the Origins of Cosmic Conflict Biblical Basis: Scriptural Portraits of a Celestial Rebellion The fall of Lucifer (commonly identified with Satan) represents one of the most significant events in the pre-material chronology of Scripture. Though the relevant texts are couched in prophetic and poetic…
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Chapter 10 – The Sons of God, Nephilim, and the Watchers
Genesis 6:1–4: Sons of God, Nephilim, and Hybrid Offspring Biblical Basis Genesis 6:1–4 describes a mysterious episode in which the “sons of God” (bene ha’elohim) took human women as wives, resulting in the birth of the Nephilim—described as “mighty men of old, men of renown.” The term bene ha’elohim is…