Against the Lies

  1. People Cannot Escape the Supernatural Even non-believers often: Acknowledge evil in the world. Attribute suffering, chaos, or injustice to some malevolent force (e.g., fate, the universe being cruel, or even personifying evil — like the devil, demons, oppressive systems). They may reject the good God , but they still end up recognizing something supernatural and powerful — though evil. 2. Biblically, This Aligns with Idolatry and the Devil In Scripture: Idols are often tied to demonic powers (1 Corinthians 10:20) . When people reject the true God, they don't become neutral — they turn to false gods , who ultimately serve the devil's purposes. John 8:44 — Jesus tells unbelievers they are following their father, the devil, even if they don't consciously recognize it. 3. The Choice is Never Neutral People either: 1.     Recognize and submit to the true God (holy, sovereign, good) . ...

1. Moral Categories Require an Absolute Standard When someone says “God is evil” , they are making a moral judgment . But good and evil are not subjective opinions — they require an objective, transcendent moral standard. Where does that standard come from? Atheistic/materialistic worldviews have no solid foundation for objective morality. The very concepts of good and evil point beyond human opinion to a higher Lawgiver. 2. You Can't Accuse a Non-Existent Being To call God “evil” assumes: There is a God to accuse. That God has the ability to act (good or evil), unlike lifeless idols (Isaiah 41:21-24). If God didn’t exist, there would be nothing to call evil — it would be meaningless. 3. Irony: In Denouncing God, They Affirm His Existence When non-Christians accuse God of being cruel, unjust, or evil, they: Recognize God’s real, sovereign actions . Acknowledge moral categories (good/evil) that only...

1. The Biblical Challenge to Idols (Isaiah 41:21-24) In Isaiah 41, God issues a courtroom challenge to idols and false gods: Can they predict the future? Can they explain the past? Can they do good or evil? Answer: They cannot. Idols are powerless, lifeless, and silent. They have no real interaction with history, morality, or human life. 2. The True God Acts in History In contrast, the God of the Bible: Foretells the future (fulfilled prophecy). Explains the meaning of the past (creation, sin, covenant). Brings both blessing and judgment (good and "evil" events). He is sovereign and active, shaping human history and moral reality. 3. Non-Christians Recognize God’s Actions — But Misinterpret Them Even those who reject God see evidence of Him : They may accuse God of being evil because they dislike His judgments, commandments, or the existence of suffering. However, their offense actually proves th...