The Biblical Teaching Of Theodicy - 1345 Words

Student ID: s14168724 The Biblical Teaching of Theodicy Introduction It is important to note before going forward that many of the misconceptions brought about from philosophical theologies concentrate on the presence of evil in context of a greater good that is to be achieved within the limitations of this present world. With this in mind, many of these theodicies fail to mention any significance of scriptural revelation and what it has to say for the ultimate destiny of humankind. As our brother Paul mentions in the scriptures in Col 2:8 (NIV) we need to â€Å"see to it that no one takes captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual force of this world rather than on Christ.† The biblical teaching of theodicy must therefore focus on the importance and be central to the teachings of Christ and His second coming rather than be misleading. 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