How do you explain the existence of evil, despite God being almighty, and all knowing, and perfect love?

[Ace777]

How do you forum posters explain that evil exists despite God being, all powerful, all knowing and all love?

Why does God permit or create evil? Or did God not want it for anything? Is evil and illusion?

Why did Jesus create the situation of the crucifixion and go through that? Why does the victory of death and Satan, take so long to fully establish?

Will the fallen angels and souls ever repent?

Deuteronomy 3019I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, 20and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”…

The answer to your question is: "so that you may Lord your God" Love has to be a choice. That is what makes us human.

Next we have to look at why Satan was thrown to the earth.

Revelation 12 7 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. 9And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

 

[timothyu]

The elohim existed long before creation, which was realistically just our universe and realm of comprehension.. dust living amongst dust.

 

[Ace777]

our universe and realm of comprehension.

I think the Bible uses the words: wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

 

[timothyu]

I think the Bible uses the words: wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

Sorry. In reference to what?

 

[Ace777]

Sorry. In reference to what?

1. Wisdom: Wisdom (Hebrew: hakam) refers to perceptive discernment. It involves clear thinking, prudence, and sensible living. Wisdom emphasizes accuracy and the ability to sense what lies beneath the surface. It’s not just knowledge but also practical application. For example, Solomon and the wise men of Israel valued wisdom over material wealth, recognizing its importance in all areas of life1.
2. Understanding: Understanding (Hebrew: tebuna) involves insight and discernment. It’s the ability to observe, gain insight, and then make decisions based on that insight. Think of it as “experiential wisdom” gained from life’s lessons and investigation1.
3. Knowledge: Knowledge (based on the Hebrew verb yada, “to know”) is understanding with insight. It’s not just information; it’s learning with perception. Knowledge includes having a teachable spirit, listening, and desiring to discover truth. In the Bible, it’s often associated with God’s all-knowing familiarity with individuals and their ways1.

In summary:

• Wisdom sees things as God sees them.
• Understanding knows how things will end.
• Knowledge discerns truth based on personal experience and insight2.

Remember that these terms are often used in a spiritual context, emphasizing a deeper understanding beyond mere facts.

 

[timothyu]

Ok I was just wondering the connection to what I had posted.

 

[Ace777]

Ok I was just wondering the connection to what I had posted.

You were talking about the word comprehension and I was defining what that word means in reference to understanding the Bible. The Hebrew word yadha` signifies “to see with the eyes or the mind,” implying understanding or knowledge. When you know the key words than you can do a bible search to see what the Bible has to say about comprehension. In the Greek gnósis: a knowing, knowledge. Wisdom is usually associated with this also. Of course there are rules called hermeneutics, the study of the general principles of biblical interpretation.