Lot: The Impotence of Uncommitted Faith

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Peter 2:7-8

We can learn about having a vital faith by studying its antithesis in the tragic life of Lot. Though a true believer, he was a carnal believer and lived more like a non-believer; but the Lord was compassionate to him. An insightful explanation of the tragedy of and the hope for carnal believers is given. At any point, Lot could have decided to begin living by faith like Abraham and reaped the benefits.

God and Evil

Jim Leffel

2 Peter 2:7-8

The Bible offers a unique satisfying explanation of why evil exists--and continues to exist. Through studying the Bible, we see that God is not silent about our suffering, but instead offers a resolution to the problem of evil that ultimately answers our need for comfort now and triumph in the future.

The Problem of Evil

Mike Sullivan

2 Peter 2:7-8

Throughout time people have wrestled with the problem of evil and why it exists if there is a loving and powerful God who could do something about it. Although we may not find answers to all of our questions, the Bible has much to say about this topic and from it, we learn how God is working to eradicate evil and that we can trust Him with this problem.

The Problem of Evil

Ben Foust

2 Peter 2:7-8

Throughout time people have wrestled with the problem of evil and why it exists if there is a loving and powerful God who could do something about it. Although we may not find answers to all of our questions, the Bible has much to say about this topic and from it, we learn how God is working to eradicate evil and that we can trust Him with this problem.

The Problem of Evil

Ryan Lowery

2 Peter 2:7-8

Throughout time people have wrestled with the problem of evil and why it exists if there is a loving and powerful God who could do something about it. Although we may not find answers to all of our questions, the Bible has much to say about this topic and from it, we learn how God is working to eradicate evil and that we can trust Him with this problem.

What was Meant for Evil, God Uses for Good

Joke Van Opstal

Revelation 21:3-4

Being a Christian does not exempt anyone from suffering. No matter how many good things we may do for God, we will still experience suffering, because suffering is not the result of God's punishment on us. Suffering is a tool for our sanctification, to help us grow and develop stronger character. As we grow to know our God, we see that his picture is much bigger than ours, and he is weaving a story through our suffering to bring about good, though we may not see it in the midst of our trials. We have a choice to make in how we respond when faced with suffering: we can give up in bitterness or hold fast to the Lord's promises and His eternal hope.

Evidence of Evil

J. Warner Wallace

Revelation 21:3-4

One evidence for the existence of God is the reality that transcendent, objective moral truths exist. Through personal examples and through our own justice system, there emerges a transcendent, objective being to whom we are obligated, above even the current law itself. If moral truths do not come from individuals nor from groups, they are either an illusion or an evidence for a creator God. The persistent presence of evil and injustice causes us to turn toward an objective source to define evil. As we explore the idea of evil, we begin to explore the character of God and how a loving and all-powerful being could allow evil to exist in our world.

To Judge or Not to Judge

Pat Reeder

Revelation 21:3-4

In this XSI breakout session, Pat Reeder examines several different skeptics arguments against the problem of evil and God's judgement. Reeder goes through David Lewis, Edwin Curley, and Bart Ehrman and keys in on some inconsistencies in their arguments.

God's Promise to Abram

Scott Risley

Joshua 24:2

God promises to Abram that he will make him into a great nation, all Abram needed to do was put his trust in God. Abram wavered between trusting God and making his own path in life. God kept coming through for Abram, as Abram saw this he decided to trust God more and more.