8734 evil - Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8734 evil

Resources Dictionary of Bible Themes 8000 The life of the believer 8700 Threats to the life of faith 8734 evil

8734 evil

The presence of corruption, malevolence and depravity in the world, opposed to God’s nature and will. Scripture stresses that evil is a force in its own right, rather than the mere absence of good, and describes its origins and the manner in which God deals with its continuing presence and power in his world.

This set of themes consists of the following:

8735	evil, origins of
8736	evil, warnings against
8737	evil, believers’responses to
8738	evil, victory over
8739	evil, examples of

Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.