God Is Good
The True Character of God the Father
Some people mischaracterize God the Father as only judgment and righteousness. While these are true characteristics, there is much more to our gracious heavenly Father. Is it possible that far too often as Christians we mentally compartmentalize the Trinity? Perhaps we think of the Spirit as empowerment and knowledge, the Son as meekness and love, and the Father as judgment and righteousness. But is this how God is revealed in Scripture?
Atheists’ Biggest “Problem” With God
Ask most atheists why they don’t believe in the God of the Bible, and their answer will ultimately come back to the character of God. Sure, they might mention the lack of “evidence,” hypocrisy in the church, etc.—but when it comes right down to it, they have a problem with God. If God is so good and loving, how can He allow suffering and death?
Why Did God Make Disease-Carrying Bacteria and Viruses?
If God created everything good and with a purpose, why are there disease-causing bacteria and viruses in the world? There are some fundamental differences in how creationists and evolutionists view life. Biblical creationists believe that God created life according to their kinds with the ability to reproduce and fill the earth. This view includes the concepts that God had purpose in what He created and that it originally was very good.
Articles About God Is Good
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Given in the Love of Our Creator, Jesus ChristSept. 27, 2005
Hurrican Katrina devastated much of the Gulf Coast, and Answers in Genesis asked the question, "How can we help?".
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A Powerful Testimony: Sharing God’s Love in the Midst of a TragedyDec. 25, 2004
Ken Ham interviews Frank and Sue Zitzman about the tragic death of their 17-year-old son and the way God is using them to minister to others as a result.
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God Glorified in Life and Death of a ‘Handicapped’ ChildApril 20, 2004
The testimony of AiG supporter, Tom Carpenter of Georgia, USA, who recently lost his 15-year-old son after years of struggling with a devastating health condition.
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Magazine ArticleThe “god” of an Old EarthSept. 1, 1999, pp. 42–45
Does the Bible teach that disease, bloodshed, violence and pain have always been ‘part of life’? What would this say about God?
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Technical Research PaperDid God Make Pathogenic Viruses?April 1, 1999, pp. 115–125
A review of the structure, function, and role of viruses in ecology is presented.
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National Academy of Science is Godless to the Core–SurveyAug. 25, 1998
The National Academy of Science (USA) has recently produced a guidebook for public school teachers, Teaching about Evolution and the Nature of Science.
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Magazine ArticleSince God is the Author of Creation ...March 1, 1998, pp. 23–24
There are many who have rejected the Genesis record of Creation on what they believe are 'scientific grounds.'
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Magazine ArticleWho is the God of Evolution—And Can He be Trusted?Dec. 1, 1990, pp. 36–38
Was life created fully formed? Or did it evolve gradually by mutation and natural selection over millions of years? Why should anyone care?
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Book ChapterDeath: A Curse and a BlessingJuly 1, 1987 from The Lie: Evolution
There is an easy to understand reason why death and suffering exist in a world created by a God of love. Evolution (death over millions of years) destroys the foundation of the message of the cross.
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