In this episode of TRUEOLOGY, we take on one of the most misunderstood doctrines in Christian theology: How can God ordain sin—even sinful desires—yet remain perfectly holy and guiltless? Turning to chapter 5, paragraph 4 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, we unpack how God’s sovereign counsel extends not only to creation and redemption, but also to the sinful acts of men and angels without Him ever being the author of sin. We begin by clarifying that Scripture does not present God as a passive observer who merely “permits” evil, but as the sovereign Author who wisely orders all things to His holy ends. We then confront the central objection—“If God ordained my desires, isn’t He guilty of my sin?”—and answer it by applying the Creator–creature distinction, showing through analogy and Scripture that God authors the story without sharing in the creature’s guilt. Case studies like Joseph’s brothers, Pharaoh, Assyria, and the crucifixion of Christ prove that God ordains sin for His glory while creatures remain fully responsible. Ultimately, this doctrine safeguards the certainty of the cross, the security of salvation, and the glory of a God who reigns over all things.
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