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Scripture Mapping

Evil

Referenced in 26 chapter analyses

Walk these chapters over 26 days — the corpus’s own order, divided. Not a curated plan.

Overview

The concept of evil in the Bible encompasses moral wrongdoing, the presence of sin, and the opposition to God's goodness. It is portrayed as a force that corrupts and leads humanity away from God.

Evil is understood within the biblical narrative as originating from the disobedience of Adam and Eve, leading to a fallen world. Throughout scripture, evil is depicted as both a personal and systemic reality that opposes God's will.

Key themes

  • The Nature of Evil
  • The Fall of Man
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Redemption from Evil

Key verses

  1. Genesis 6:5Describes the wickedness of humanity before the Flood, illustrating the pervasive nature of evil.
  2. James 1:13-15Clarifies that God does not tempt anyone to evil; rather, evil arises from human desires.
  3. 1 John 5:19States that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one, emphasizing the pervasive influence of evil.

Notable passages

  1. Genesis 3:1-6The account of the Fall, where the serpent tempts Eve, introducing sin and evil into the world.
  2. Romans 7:15-20Paul's struggle with sin, illustrating the internal conflict between the desire to do good and the presence of evil.
  3. Ephesians 6:10-12Paul's exhortation to put on the full armor of God, highlighting the spiritual battle against evil forces.

Practical applications

  • Recognize the reality of evil and sin in personal and communal life.
  • Engage in spiritual warfare through prayer and reliance on God's strength.
  • Seek to overcome evil with good, as instructed in Romans 12:21.

Theological significance

  • Evil is a fundamental aspect of the human condition, necessitating the need for salvation.
  • The existence of evil highlights the holiness and justice of God, who will ultimately judge evil.
  • The victory of Christ over evil through His death and resurrection provides hope for believers.

Connected topics

Evil and the topics the corpus connects it to. A heavier line joins two of those topics to each other — the connection you would not have found by reading down the list. The same connections in words, with what the corpus says about each.
  • Cobra

    The serpent is often linked to the personification of evil, particularly in the New Testament.

  • Gallows

    The narrative surrounding the gallows serves as a reminder of the consequences of evil intentions and actions.

  • Redemption

    The theme of redemption through Christ addresses the problem of evil and sin, offering hope and restoration.

  • Scorpions

    Scorpions symbolize the presence of evil and the trials that believers must endure in a fallen world.

  • Sin

    Evil is often synonymous with sin, representing actions and thoughts that are contrary to God's law.

Chapters that reference this

Old Testament

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