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The Innocence of God: Does God Ordain Evil?
The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign over all. Does that mean that in his sovereignty and foreknowledge, all events are determined? What about evil and the choices of man to disobey God or not believe in him at all? Is God good but weak or bad but strong? In 'The Innocence of God', Udo Middelmann critiques both positions and demonstrates the continuing battle of good and powerful God for his creation. God admonishes us to seek justice, goodness, and mercy in the continuing struggle against evil. The truth of God's patient, yet powerful battle for redemption is absent when everything has been already determined.
- GenresTheologyChristianity
216 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2007
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July 22, 2020
Mr. Middelmann is a lawyer who writes with precision, so this is a tough read. But I have to say "Wow!" and "Wow, again." This is a lucid expose' of the scripture picture which, contrary to run-of-the-mill Christianity, shows that the Bible sets out terms for a workable working relationship with God within the natural world He has created. Slaughters a multitude of sacred cows. Shows the Bible is intended to be accessible to anyone. What a relief.
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