Why does God allow evil? | John MacArthur

Summary

The sermon explores the theological question of why God would create the potential for sin if He hates it, arguing that the ultimate purpose is to glorify God by revealing His attributes like mercy, forgiveness, grace, and holiness. Drawing from the Genesis narrative of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the speaker suggests that the existence of evil allows God to demonstrate His complete character and judgment. The key takeaway is that everything, including the permission of evil, serves God's primary aim of displaying His glory to humanity and heavenly beings.