The Grand Demonstration

by Jay E. Adams

Why is there sin, rape, drisease, war, pain and death in a good God's World? Every Christian asks--but rarely receives an answer. The Grand Demonstration penetrates deeply into scriptural teaching regarding the nature of God. Moving into territory others fear to tread, Jay Adams maintains that a fearless acceptance of biblical truth solves the so-called "problem of evil."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0941717062
• ISBN13: 9780941717069
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Eastgate Publishers
• Length: 119 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Finally, the answer to the question of why God allows evil.

This is the answer to the question, "Why does a good God allow evil in his world?" Adams uses scripture to explain the hard reality of evil, and God's power over it. Why He created the devil and demons, why He allows sin, and how God uses it for His glory, and to demonstrate his character. A truly great book! It is a very small book but powerful. You will be glad you read it.

The Bible's justification for Hell and rebrobate Man

Anyone with a truely reformed theology and biblical worldview will be pleased to read Dr. Adam's clear and concise biblical exposition of the reason why some men are saved and others are not. Indeed, the answer was provided to us some 2,000 years ago in the NT Book of Romans chapter 9. Humanists, universalists and theological liberals will be horrified with what the Bible actually teaches on this subject. For professing Christians who are 'free-willers' and disagree with God's absolute sovereignty over ALL things; please cite an existing cogent refutation of Romans 9.

Systematic Argument

This book is a response to the "problem of evil" from the perspective of reformed theology. Briefly stated, the problem involves logically reconciling three premises: 1) God is completely good, 2) God is completely in control, and 3) Evil exists in the world. Dr. Adams argues that there is actually no problem in reconciling these and steps through his argument centering on God's "Grand Demonstration" of Himself. Essentially, evil is required so God can demonstrate His full character, including His justice and mercy. Through the argument, Dr. Adams touches on related doctrines such as God's sovereignty, election, and free will. The book does not make a detailed, vigorous defense of the doctrines it assumes, such as election (and that is not its purpose), thus I would guess that those not convinced of reformed theology will not be convinced by the argument in this book (and the author says as much).I have heard the basics of this argument before but here found it systematically presented. The book is fairly easy to read and follow. It is a rather fast read and is written on a level for the layman (like me). Whether you agree with reformed theology or not, I highly recommend this book as a strong argument that does away with the "problem of evil." I believe the format of the book lends itself most to personal, not group study.