1 John 1:5

Apr 23, 2023  •  Rick Keller

1 John 1:5 (NKJV)

1 John 1:5 (AMP)


1. What is Evil?

Theodicy: A defense of God's righteousness in the face of the presence of evil.


Negatio (Negation) and Probatio (Privation)

Negation: the contradiction or denial of something.

Privation: a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking.


The Westminster Catechism: Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God

“Want of conformity”(OMISSION) = NOT doing something we should do.

“Transgression of” (COMMISSION) = DOING something we should NOT do.

They then added the term actuosa; Meaning it is real and the effects are devastating.

Meaning: There is an active and real result of the evil we do.


Types of evil:

There is natural/physical evil: storms, hurricanes, disease, viruses to volcanoes.

There is supernatural evil: demonic activity, spiritual forces

There is moral evil: Sin


2. Where Did Evil Come From?

Ezekiel 28:13-15 (NKJV)

Luke 10:18

Revelation 12:9

Isaiah 14:12-16

Genesis 3:1-5


3. Why Does God Allow Evil?

John 9:1-3

Acts 28:1-6

Genesis 50:19-21

Romans 8:28

John 1:1-5


Isaiah 53:3-10

Revelation 13:8

Romans 8:31-39

1 Peter 2:9

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