The Theory That Greater Good Can Come From Evil

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The Greater-Good Theodicy

Here’s an overview look at what the theory that greater good can come from evil. This theodicy says that God is able to draw out of evil a greater amount of good than evil was able to take.

TIMELINE:

00:00 – The Greater-Good Theodicy
03:37 – Second-Order Goods Come From First Order Evil
04:25 – Evil Actions Of People, Good Works Of God

Today’s short clip comes from episode 152 which can be found here.

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Books mentioned in this episode:

What about Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory by Scott Christensen
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Why is there pain and suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why is there evil in the world? Maybe you’ve had these questions asked to you or asked them yourself. Pick up this book, meet with friends, have some coffee, and follow along with us!

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