Why Is There Evil in the World (and So Much of It?) (Greg Welty)

Description

Many people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if He does exist, cannot be good or all–powerful.

Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience as a philosopher to present a different conclusion. God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world, really does work all things for good. A must–read for anyone struggling with this issue.

Endorsements

Greg Welty has written the book I'd always wanted to read on the problem of evil. Faithful to the Biblical witness ... gentle and sensitive ... this book should be of interest and benefit to believer and atheist alike.

Daniel Hill, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool

This book will have to be taken seriously by all who see the problem of evil as a strangle-hold on Christian truth.

K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

1. What is the Problem of Evil?

2. The Greater–Good Theodicy: A Threefold Argument for Three Biblical Themes

3. Licensing the Greater–Good Theodicy: God’s Sovereignty over Evil

4. Limiting the Greater–Good Theodicy: The Inscrutability of God’s Purposes

5. Can Free Will or the Laws of Nature Solve the Problem of Evil?

6. Objections

Appendix: Going Beyond Job, Joseph and Jesus for the Greater–Good Theodicy

Product Details

Title: Why Is There Evil in the World (and So Much of It?)

Author: Greg Welty

Publisher: Christian Focus

Pages: 224

Binding: Paperback

Size: 19.8 x 13.0 x 1.3 cm

ISBN: 9781527101418