Is God fatalistic; Where does evil come from?
In Him (Christ) we have obtained an inheritance, having predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will . -Ephesians 1:11 Isaiah 46:10 says this of God, “ declaring the end from the beginning (emphasis added), and from the ancient times things not yet done, saying my counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose”. The despot Gentile King of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar declared to the known world at that time regarding the sovereignty of God, “all the inhabitants of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does according to His will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay His hand or say to Him, “What have you done?” (Daniel 4:35). Regarding the judgment on the nation of Assyria Isaiah says this, “ The L