Summary conclusion: God is source of goodness; evil is real by contrast but need not be created; God allows and will solve evil

Summary: God is the source of goodness; evil is real by contrast to that goodness but does not need to be created — only permitted. God's commands are to be obeyed not merely because of his power but because they are grounded in his goodness. God has reasons for allowing moral evil (free will) and natural evil (greater goods, judgment, spiritual warfare). God is also the ultimate solution to evil.