<description>&lt;p&gt;The problem of evil is one of the most difficult topics of discussion in Christianity, especially when you embrace a monergistic gospel with a sovereign God. Today we will take a bird’s eye view of this issue with scripture as our guide and try to answer the difficult question of why evil was necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 00:00 - Introduction &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 09:52 - The Evil of Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 32:09 - The Parable of the Chinese Farmer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 40:35 - Putting it Together&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 52:49 - What is Evil? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 1:09:44 - Evil &amp; Predestination&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 1:55:25 - CHALLENGE: Being Tested&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 2:12:12 - Why Was Evil Necessary?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 2:25:10 - The End Justifies the Means&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 2:33:13 - Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://www.danceoflife.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;www.danceoflife.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The Dance Of Life Podcast with Tudor Alexander

Tudor Alexander

What is Evil & Why Was It Necessary?

MAR 20, 2026179 MIN
The Dance Of Life Podcast with Tudor Alexander

What is Evil & Why Was It Necessary?

MAR 20, 2026179 MIN

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<p>The problem of evil is one of the most difficult topics of discussion in Christianity, especially when you embrace a monergistic gospel with a sovereign God. Today we will take a bird’s eye view of this issue with scripture as our guide and try to answer the difficult question of why evil was necessary. </p><p>* 00:00 - Introduction </p><p>* 09:52 - The Evil of Success</p><p>* 32:09 - The Parable of the Chinese Farmer</p><p>* 40:35 - Putting it Together</p><p>* 52:49 - What is Evil? </p><p>* 1:09:44 - Evil & Predestination</p><p>* 1:55:25 - CHALLENGE: Being Tested</p><p>* 2:12:12 - Why Was Evil Necessary?</p><p>* 2:25:10 - The End Justifies the Means</p><p>* 2:33:13 - Final Thoughts</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.danceoflife.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.danceoflife.com/subscribe</a>