evil
Does the God of Peace also make war? Yes He does. It is one of the names often used of Him. He is the LORD of Hosts (as in, armies). The world is not a paradise. Evil is real and has to be fought. Christians have to fight in this war that is not against flesh & blood.
Evil is not just a word for things we decide we don’t like. Evil is real. It is undeniable. It is personal and powerful. Its existence points us to what is Good, and to God, who is the ultimate source of Good & our only hope for victory over evil.
Everyone perceives good and evil. But why? What is the source or origin of these notions? These are central to a Christian’s view of reality. This message looks closely at what we mean by “good,” and how a biblical understanding is the lens through which to understand its true meaning.