Origin of Evil
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God’s law stands fully vindicated. He is just, and yet the justifier
of all who believe in Jesus. Nothing less than this plan of atonement
could convince the whole universe of God’s justice.
In the final execution of the judgment it will be seen that no
cause for sin exists. When the Judge of all the earth shall demand
of Satan, “Why hast thou rebelled against me, and robbed me of
the subjects of my kingdom?” the originator of evil can render no
excuse. Every mouth will be stopped, and all the hosts of rebellion
will be speechless before the great tribunal.
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