Q: I am confused by Isaiah 45:7, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. How does a Holy God who is void of evil create it?
A: It is important to recognize the theme of the Scripture: It is contrast. We are told God formed the light and created darkness. Is there a difference between forming something and creating something? To form something points to potential and purpose, while creating something points to bringing something forth. Light functions at different intensity […]