God was not only good before he created the world but was manifesting his goodness before he created the world. Indeed, he has been eternally manifesting his attributes in relationship through Trinitarian interpenetration.

The goal of creation was to share himself with a people. And to borrow from Leibniz, if God's goal is to create the best possible world for his elect, then evil is a necessary element.

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Berny
Kendall Presbyterian Church, PCA
Miami, FL

The Perichoresis

"For how can the thought of God penetrate your mind without your realizing immediately that, since you are his handiwork...you owe your life to him?" - John Calvin