ENSURING MAXIMUM REDEMPTION POTENTIAL

Why does God allow Satan and his rebellion to exist for thousands of years instead of destroying them immediately?

• To allow sin to mature and its consequences to be fully understood

• To prove His own strength

• Because He is uncertain of the outcome

• To give Satan a chance to repent

What is the main reason God did not eradicate the disease of sin in its infancy?

• He was waiting for the right moment

• To prevent collateral damage among those not fully convinced of sin's results

• Because He was not powerful enough at the time

• He hoped sin would disappear on its own

According to the text, what is the 'judgment' referred to?

• A public process addressing the questions raised by Satan's rebellion

• A process by which God decides who is worthy of salvation

• A series of tests for humanity

• A secret meeting between Christ and Satan

What does the parable of the wheat and tares teach us?

• That patience is not necessary in judgment

• That evil should be eradicated immediately

• That both good and evil should grow together until the harvest

• That the wheat represents evil in the world

Why is it important for the effects of sin and its inevitable result to become evident?

• To make sin more appealing

• To confuse the believers and non-believers

• So that all can understand why sin is evil and righteousness is good

• To justify the creation of more sin

What might have been a consequence of prematurely destroying Satan and his followers?

• It would have proven God's power beyond doubt

• It might have resulted in trust issues among the redeemed

• Sin would have been eradicated faster

• It would have made God's decisions easier

Why did God choose a more time-consuming way to confront rebellion?

• He was unsure of the best approach

• Due to a lack of power

• To ensure the maximum amount of redemption potential

• Because He enjoys the process

What is the ultimate goal of God's patient handling of Satan's accusations?

• To win a battle of strength

• To confuse His followers

• To win the love, trust, and confidence of all living beings

• To prolong the conflict unnecessarily