Fresh Life Church This Is Why There Is Evil in the World
Nov 17, 2025
Explore the tough question of why a good God allows evil and suffering. Discover how the parable of wheat and tares reveals the origin of evil and God's patience. Learn that our sense of justice actually supports the existence of God, and understand the believer's role amidst this struggle. The discussion emphasizes the transformative power of faith and worship amid trials, and highlights the urgent call to spread the gospel while awaiting the ultimate resolution of evil.
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Citizens Of An In-Between Kingdom
- Levi Lusko explains believers have dual citizenship: current world and a coming kingdom.
- This 'already and not yet' tension shapes Christian life and behavior now.
Communion Question That Sparked The Sermon
- Levi shares a communion moment where a woman asked if God allowed her rape as a teen.
- That painful question frames the sermon 'This Is Why There's Evil in the World.'
Evil Did Not Originate With God
- Jesus' parable of wheat and tares shows evil was sown by an enemy, not God.
- The field (world) now contains both wheat (God's children) and tares (those led by the devil).