Summary: God is not the author of sin, but he is completely sovereign over it. There is no eternal evil force. God allowed sin into his creation for his own greater glory. Sin first appeared with the fall of Satan, which occurred because he became proud and did not take proper account of the Creator/creature distinction. Sin is not good, but the troubles it produces can be used to bring about good effects, both in this life and in eternity.<br> <br> http://www.whatdoesthewordsay.org/podcast/75-the-fall-of-satan/
