No Johann.
Sorry.
It doesn't explain it at all.
The above only states that sin and evil exist.
Of course the ECFs agreed....it's true!
Satan had a role...
agreed.
So WHY did satan rebel?
He wanted to be like God.
That could be the sin of pride.
Where did sinful pride come from if God is all good and did not create evil?
You have to keep going back.
When you get to the end, you'll find that THERE IS NO ANSWER to the problem of evil.
I would kindly disagree-you need to look up the Hebrew Tanack and sin/evil and quickly find out the problem of evil/sin-don't take my word for it-study it for yourself. I prefer the Grammar and Morphology method of studying Scriptures.
1. Romans 3:23
Text: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Explanation: This verse indicates that every person has sinned and thus falls short of the divine standard of righteousness. It implies a universal condition of condemnation due to sin.
**2. Romans 5:12
Text: “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.”
Explanation: This passage explains that sin entered the world through Adam, and as a result, death and condemnation spread to all humanity. It highlights the universal impact of Adam’s sin on all people.
**3. John 3:18
Text: “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”
Explanation: Jesus explains that those who do not believe in Him are already in a state of condemnation. This underscores the notion that condemnation is a present condition for those who reject faith in Christ.
**4. Galatians 3:22
Text: “But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.”
Explanation: Paul writes that Scripture has declared everything to be “imprisoned” or “under sin,” suggesting that all people are bound by sin and its consequences.
**5. Ephesians 2:1-3
Text: “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.”
Explanation: Paul describes the state of humanity as being “dead” in sin and under the wrath of God. This passage reflects the universal condition of being under condemnation due to sinful nature and actions.
**6. Romans 8:1
Text: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Explanation: While this verse focuses on the removal of condemnation for those who are in Christ, it implicitly acknowledges that there is a state of condemnation from which believers are rescued. The context suggests that prior to being in Christ, all people were under condemnation.
Romans 3:23 and Romans 5:12 reflect the universal condition of sin and condemnation.
John 3:18 and Galatians 3:22 indicate that this state of condemnation is inherent to those who do not believe.
Ephesians 2:1-3 provides a detailed description of the condition of all humanity as being under sin and wrath.
Romans 8:1 emphasizes that while believers are no longer condemned, this verse implies a prior state of condemnation for those outside of Christ.
These scriptures collectively portray a biblical view of universal condemnation due to sin and highlight the significance of faith in Jesus Christ for redemption.
There is a nuanced difference between sin and evil in Scripture, though the terms are related and often intersect. Here’s an exploration of these concepts:
**1. Sin
Definition: In biblical terms, sin is generally understood as an act of disobedience to God’s commands or a violation of divine law. It refers to specific actions, thoughts, or behaviors that go against God's moral and ethical standards.
Hebrew Terms:
חֵטְא (Chet): This word means “sin” or “offense” and denotes a failure to meet a standard or moral law. It often refers to a specific transgression or error.
Example: Genesis 4:7: “If you do not do well, sin (chet) is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”
עָוֹן (Avon): This term refers to “iniquity” or “guilt” and indicates a moral wrongdoing or distortion of justice.
Example: Exodus 34:7: “Keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity (avon) and transgression and sin...”
Greek Terms:
ἁμαρτία (Hamartia): This Greek word translates to “sin” and means a missing of the mark or falling short of a divine standard.
Example: Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned (hamartia) and fall short of the glory of God.”
ἀνομία (Anomia): This term means “lawlessness” and refers to living in disregard of God's laws.
Example: 1 John 3:4: “Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness (anomia).”
**2. Evil
Definition: Evil is a broader concept that can encompass the nature or quality of actions, thoughts, or intentions that are fundamentally opposed to God’s good and perfect nature. It often refers to a more profound moral and spiritual corruption.
Hebrew Terms:
רַע (Ra’): This term is often translated as “evil,” “bad,” or “harmful” and denotes something inherently corrupt or malicious. It can describe both moral and natural evil.
Example: Genesis 6:5: “The Lord saw that the wickedness (ra’) of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil (ra’) continually.”
רָשָע (Rasha’): This term means “wicked” and describes individuals who are inherently evil or unrighteous.
Example: Proverbs 4:19: “The way of the wicked (rasha’) is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.”
Greek Terms:
πονηρός (Poneros): This term translates to “evil” and refers to something morally bad or harmful. It can describe both actions and persons.
Example: Matthew 6:13: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (poneros).”
κακός (Kakos): This term means “bad” or “evil” and is used to describe something that is morally wrong or harmful.
Example: 1 John 5:19: “We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil (kakos) one.”
Comparison and Interaction:
Sin as Action vs. Evil as Quality: Sin often refers to specific transgressions or actions that deviate from God’s law, while evil can describe a broader condition or quality that includes moral corruption or inherent malice.
Moral vs. Spiritual: Sin is generally viewed as a moral failing or act against divine commandments, whereas evil can imply a deeper spiritual corruption or a pervasive quality of moral wrongness.
Overlap: The concepts overlap in that sin can be an expression of evil, and evil can manifest in sinful actions. However, evil tends to describe a more systemic or intrinsic state of moral decay, while sin focuses on particular violations of divine law.
A long post again but trying to show you that sin and evil CAN be used interchangeably.
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