8. cot Z = (sin L cos T - cos L tan D) / sin T

14. The Problem of Evil 1.Both God and evil are realities that truly exist 2.If God were all-powerful, He could destroy evil 3.If God were all-good, He would destroy evil. 4.Evil has not been destroyed. 5.Therefore, there is no all-good, all-powerful God.

15. Evil and Suffering: A Biblical Perspective A view of the PAST:Free will/Choice A view of the FUTURE:Time

16. The Problem of Evil 1.Both God and evil are realities that truly exist 2.If God were all-powerful, He could destroy evil 3.If God were all-good, He would destroy evil. 4.Evil has not been destroyed. 5.Therefore, there is no all-good, all-powerful God. yet

17. Genesis 1-3Revelation 20-22 “In the day you eat from it,“There shall no longer be you shall surely die” (2:17) any death” (21:4) Satan appears as deceiverSatan removed forever (3:1) (20:10) “I will greatly multiply your“There shall no longer be pain” (3:16) mourning, or crying or pain” (21:4) “Cursed is the ground because“There shall no longer be of you” (3:17) curse” (22:3) First paradise closed (3:23)New paradise opened (21:25) They were driven from God’s“They will see His face” (22:4) presence (3:24)

18. Evil and Suffering: A Biblical Perspective A view of the PAST:Free will/Choice A view of the FUTURE:Time A view of the PRESENT:The Suffering of Jesus