The Problem of Evil | Lesson One – A Theodicy for the Reformed Universalist

In this first lesson of “The Problem of Evil: A Theodicy for the Reformed Universalist” from the Reformed Universalist Theological Seminary, Dr. William M. Brennan (Th.D.) explores one of theology’s most enduring questions: If God is all-powerful and perfectly good, why does He allow evil? This in-depth study examines Augustine’s Free Will Defense, the doctrine of privation, and the concept of peccability, while comparing Augustinian and Irenaean theodicies. Discover why traditional views—such as endless torment or conditional immortality—fail to vindicate God’s goodness, and how a Reformed Universalist approach uniquely resolves the tension between divine sovereignty, justice, and love through ultimate restoration. Featuring insights from John Frame, Gordon Clark, Jonathan Edwards, Calvin, and Jay Adams, this video challenges classical theology and presents a biblically faithful, philosophically coherent defense of God’s moral character. Perfect for students of systematic theology, Reformed thought, Christian philosophy, and apologetics.