Synopsis "The Purpose of God Concerning Sin (in English)"
Sin-comedians make jokes about it; scoffers contemn the idea of it; and religious people live in fear of it; but what is sin? Without going into any great philosophical arguments at this point, most people will agree that sin is normally thought of as something bad, something that is taboo, and something that God doesn't like. This book attempts to answer many of the questions and arguments that people usually put forth about sin, and to give a logical reason of why evil and suffering exist. The issue we would raise here although, is sure to cause many people some disconcertment-that God indeed has a purpose concerning sin. Many are of the opinion that God has nothing to do with sin; but that sin was brought about by Satan's temptation and Adam's disobedience. Most people, at least those that were raised in the Western Hemisphere, have the notion that God created a perfect world, but that the devil and man somehow messed it up. They also believe that God was taken unawares by man's action, and now has little control about the evil that takes place in our world. However, the god that most people believe in, is not the God that is revealed in His Word-the Bible; and because many are ignorant of spiritual truth, and have been blinded by the religious doctrines taught in their churches, or by their parents, or some spiritual guru, they are traveling down a road that leads to-they know not where. On the other hand, for those who have an understanding of the Creator God-the omnipotent, all-knowing God-they recognize that many of the concepts that people have about God and sin are just not true. The first thing we must realize is that God, the Creator, is in complete control of everything that happens in His universe. Although men and angels may choose to rebel against Him, His will is being done. Secondly, God has, and always has had, a purpose in allowing sin and rebellion to take place upon this earth. His master plan has been in effect since before He created the worlds, and God has not had to deviate from it-no matter what His creatures may do. This book will appeal to both those who have little or no perception of spiritual matters, and to those who may be more mature in their understanding. Everyone, from the skeptic to the religious zealot, will find something to challenge their beliefs; and, because everything that this author puts forth is not based upon his, or any other man's philosophies, but only on Scriptural truth, every statement will be verified from God's Word.
