The Only Way

Here is an essay I wrote for school about the Christian Faith. (Note: I had to write my essay based off of a specific story I had to read for class which is why the Bible is not specifically referenced and why another book is... Never the less, if the book and author is removed the theme of this essay is... God is always here and always in control.)

The Only Way

To be honest, everyone wants to live forever. No, they do not want pain or turmoil but living and being able to be with those you love forever is a thought that appeals to almost everyone. Paradise Lost book X by John Milton tells of how men will be in pain and, eventually, will die. In his story, Milton shares a theme that most Christians hold true and believe. Milton’s theme in Paradise Lost book X is that God will always prevail and he will defeat Satan.

Everyone goes through many rough patches and discouraging places in their lives. Often during these times, people feel abandon and unloved. Adam, in Paradise Lost book X, can relate to this feeling after he eats the forbidden fruit from the forbidden tree. God specifically told Adam and Eve not to eat from that tree but, Satan tricked them into doing so. Adam feels horrible about what he did and he knows that God is not happy with him. Satan believes that he has defeated God by having caused Adam and Eve to sin. But, in correlation with his theme, Milton shares that this is not the case. God had allowed Satan onto Earth; but, He knew what he was doing and he had a plan to destroy Satan. God is still in control of the situation because He knows that at some point His Son would come and conquer Satan.

Satan does not stop there however. Believing that God had lost, Satan takes over Earth and begin to cause more people to sin. However, God knew all along that this would happen and He tells His angles that He will allow them to remain on Earth until Judgement Day when He would lock them in Hell forever. Although it did not seem like it to Adam and Eve, God was still in control of everything that was happening. The only reason He did not stop sin from entering the world was so that His creation could have free-will.

Just like Adam, many people look at the world today and ask themselves if God really exists. And if He does, why is he not intervening and stopping all the wars, financial debts, and death. Milton reminds his readers that God is still in control when times are tough because He wants His people to follow and obey Him because they want to; not because they are forced to. Christians believe that there is only one way to end death, war, etc. Asking God for His forgiveness, His mercy. God wants to have their permission to take full control of their lives because He is a loving, fair God who allows His people to have the free will to do what they want. But in the end, God will still be in control because He has way more power than Satan.

John Milton shares the theme that God is always in control in Paradise Lost book X. Adam messed up but God knew it would happen. Yes, He allowed for punishments because they disobeyed however, He was still in control of what happened to Adam and Eve as well as everyone who came after them. Milton reminds his readers that God is only letting Satan run free on Earth until Judgement Day, when God will defeat him forever. John also tells us that God will take full control of a person’s life if they are willing to admit they are a sinner and accept God as their Lord and Savior which, after Judgement Day, will lead to eternal life with God. The question is, are you willing to be like Adam and Eve and confess that you are a sinner and in need of God’s control?