Oct
26
2009
Post-Conversion Truth
Why does God allow sin to exist?
The quick answer is that he has ordained it for his glory. For the skeptic or the unbeliever, this answer does not suffice. To whom I would reply, “You are right.” Such truths are too high for the carnal, unbelieving mind. A mind that is lifted up in itself and even at enmity with a sovereign God would never submit to the notion that a good and loving God could ordain such seemingly evil acts and thoughts for the greater good and his glory. Yet, this is exactly what God has done. Convincing the carnal mind of this is futile. Only the supernatural intervening power of God can humble a mind to see this truth as good and comforting.
Therefore, we understand this to be post-conversion truth. It is truth that is pressed upon the heart and mind of a person after he has been changed by the Spirit of God. It it truth that makes God all the more glorious and causes his people to worship him all the more.