We call this Grace. He’s still building His church.

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Yes.

What is triggering for people about this is the entering thought that suggests "If God permits evil, even allowed it, even authored, then how can God be good?"

Which is the wrong takeaway.

The proper takeaway is that God deemed creaturelu Free Will within the bounds of Creation important enough to allow a temporary rebellion, and in His grace, allows for it until His greater purpose, which at least includes raising an Elect people, is accomplished.

The allowance of the existence of evil does not denigrate God, but speaks to how vital His plan is for good.

Correct. God’s allowance of evil actually magnifies His goodness by demonstrating that His purposes are so glorious, so comprehensive, that even the worst human rebellion serves His redemptive plan.

God’s glory is not diminished by evil’s existence, it’s ultimately vindicated through evil’s defeat.

YES

"Well why didn't God raise an Elect people without allowing Sin in the first place"

God determined the most glorious plan for good that we cannot even begin to comprehend it other than to humble ourselves and simply TRUST GOD that the ends are truly so glorious as to warrant all of this.

Better to simply be wholly and entirely confident in God's sovereignty to see everything through to His glory.