Good God and an Evil World | Habakkuk 1:1-2:5

Series: Habakkuk

December 13, 2020
Pastor Joshua Lim

The prophet Habakkuk confronts God with the problem of evil: How can we make sense of a good God in an evil world? Through this dialogue, we see that God remains sovereign even over an evil world, without being complicit in the evil He sovereignly oversees. The paradox of His goodness is that He intentionally allows evil to accomplish His good purposes. The greatest demonstration of that paradox is ultimately seen in the Cross! The call then for Christians is to live with steadfast faith in a good God even in the midst of an evil world.

Episode Notes

  • The Problem of Evil: How do we make sense of a good God in an evil world?
  • Habakkuk 1:1-4
  • Habakkuk 1:5
  • The Scope of God's Sovereignty: God is sovereign even over evil.
  • Habakkuk 1:6-11
  • God is not complicit in the evil He sovereignly oversees.
  • Habakkuk 1:12-17
  • The Paradox of God's Goodness: God intentionally allows evil to accomplish His good purposes.
  • Habakkuk 2:2-4

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