Bible Verses About "If God Is Sovereign, Why Does Evil Exist"
The Bible teaches that God permits evil without authoring it — using even human rebellion to accomplish His redemptive purposes, as seen supremely in the cross.
The Bible teaches that God permits evil without authoring it — using even human rebellion to accomplish His redemptive purposes, as seen supremely in the cross.
"Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to save much people alive." — Genesis 50:20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "If God Is Sovereign, Why Does Evil Exist?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to save much people alive."
"Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?"
"All things work together for good to them that love God."
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