WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SATAN, SIN AND SUFFERING TO EXIST?

1. God did create a perfect environment twice, and on both occasions, the independent beings (Satan and Man) He created failed miserably
   
   
2. God did not create independent beings like us to be robots without a free will or choice, but rather He gave us the liberty to choose – either for Him or against Him. (Joshua 24:15; Jn 5:40)
   
   
3. One day, all these things will pass away
   
   
   1. Sin will be removed (Psalm 103:12)
      
      
   2. Satan will be destroyed (Rev 20:10)
      
      
   3. Suffering will be history (Rev 21:4)
      
4. God allows all these things to test and reward us for our obedience.
   
   
   1. To prove us (Deut 8:2)
      
      
   2. To perfect us (1 Peter 5:10; James 1:3-4)
      
      
   3. To prepare us (Rom 8:18; 2 Cor 4:17)
      
      

Reference:
Ham, K. (n.d.). Dinosaurs and the bible. Retrieved from http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs/2.asp

Wee, Y. T. (2003). The soul-winner’s handy guide. Singapore: Benjamin & Caleb Publisher

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