Good vs Evil: The Good Solution

This blog is part of a two-part series on Good vs. Evil. Before you read on, check out part one by clicking here.

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In a world that seems increasingly overwhelmed by darkness, it can be easy to wonder if there’s any hope left. But the story of good vs. evil doesn’t end in the Garden of Eden with humanity’s fall. From the very beginning, God had a rescue plan—a Good Solution. And that solution came to us in the form of a person: Jesus Christ.

When Adam and Eve first disobeyed God, sin entered the world — bringing with it separation from God, suffering, and death. Yet, even in those early moments of humanity’s fall, God gave a promise. He spoke of Someone who would crush the head of Satan (Genesis 3:15). This was the first hint at God’s plan to send a Savior who would conquer evil and death once and for all.

This promise was a glimmer of hope in a world that would soon be filled with the brokenness of human nature. People held onto this hope for centuries, waiting for a Messiah who would bring true freedom. They didn’t know exactly when or how this deliverer would come, but they trusted that God would bring the Savior they so desperately longed for.

Now, their expectations for how this Savior/Messiah would arrive were much different than what really happened. When Jesus finally entered the scene, He didn’t come as some great warrior, government overthrower, or king. Instead, He came as a humble servant. Jesus lived a life that seemed, at first glance, unremarkable. But He was no ordinary man. Jesus was the Son of God sent to accomplish what no one else could accomplish.

Throughout His life, Jesus went to the places where darkness and evil were strongest. He brought healing to the sick, gave sight to the blind, forgave the worst of sinners, and cast out demons. He taught about God’s love and mercy in a way that people had never heard before. He offered them hope, healing, and new life.

But Jesus didn’t just come to live among us; He came as the good solution to the problem of evil. He willingly died the cross, bearing the weight of humanity’s sins, shame, and brokenness. On the cross, He took upon Himself the sin that entered the world through Adam and Eve, breaking its power.

It’s easy to look at the cross and see only suffering and defeat. But in reality, it was a victory. As Jesus hung there, He broke the chains of evil and defeated the forces of darkness. Colossians 2:15 says, “Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”

In what looked like the darkest hour of all time was actually history’s greatest triumph. Jesus, the good solution, broke the power of evil and made a way for humanity to be reconciled to God. Through His death, He paid the debt of sin that we could never pay. Through His resurrection, He proved that death—and all the forces of darkness—no longer have the final say.

Because of Jesus, we are no longer trapped in our previous cycle of sin and death. His victory over evil is a promise of restoration, healing, and new life for everyone who puts their trust in Him. We don’t have to live as slaves to sin, nor do we need to fear the darkness that surrounds us. Romans 8:37 assures us, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

The story of good vs. evil doesn’t end with evil’s victory—it ends with evil’s defeat. One day, Jesus will return, and sin, suffering, and darkness will be gone forever. Revelation 21:4 gives us a glimpse of that future: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Until that day, we live in the reality of Jesus’ victory over evil. Because of Him, we know that goodness will ultimately have the last word. The good solution has come, and He’s bringing with Him a kingdom where goodness, justice, and love will reign eternally. Evil may still exist, but it’s fighting a losing battle. Jesus has already won.