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Suffering

the problem of evil

The Problem of Evil: Why Does God Allow Evil to Exist?

April 2, 2021

The problem of evil is concerned with all the bad things happen in the world? Why doesn’t God prevent all this bad stuff from happening?

Categories Apologetics, Doctrine of Sin, Theology Tags evil, God, Suffering
why do good people suffer

Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20

February 26, 2021January 27, 2021

Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.

Categories Bible Study, Genesis Tags problem of evil, Suffering
suffering

The Book of Job: A Lesson About Suffering

March 2, 2021December 4, 2020

The book of Job is about suffering. Why do we suffer? God’s answer to Job is that it is often beyond our understanding.

Categories Bible Study, Doctrine of Salvation, Proverbs, Theology Tags Suffering
made perfect through suffering

Jesus: Made Perfect Through Suffering – Hebrews 2:10-13

April 11, 2021August 21, 2020

Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect, as a savior, through his suffering on the cross. The perfect lamb sacrificed for us.

Categories Hebrews Studies Tags Church, Jesus, Suffering
dark night of the soul

Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul in the Garden

March 1, 2021September 27, 2019

Dark night of the soul. A time of despair. How do you face it when it comes to you. Jesus faced it by turning to God, and found strength to continue.

Categories Doctrine of Christ, Theology Tags Suffering
the problem of evil

A Partial Answer to the The Problem of Evil

September 13, 2019

Why is there suffering and evil in the world today? Could it be that the problem of evil is at least in part to make us long for something better?

Categories Apologetics Tags evil, Suffering
imprisoned spirits and baptism

Imprisoned Spirits and Baptism – 1 Peter 3:19-22

June 21, 2019

One of the most challenging passages in 1 Peter deals with these imprisoned spirits who are facing judgement. Yet that can give us hope in our suffering.

Categories 1 Peter Studies Tags Suffering
revere Christ as Lord

Revere Christ as Lord, Even While Suffering – 1 Peter 3:13-18

April 8, 2021June 7, 2019

How do you respond to suffering for Christ? Peter tells us to rejoice and revere Christ as Lord. And to always be ready to share the reason for your hope.

Categories 1 Peter Studies Tags Lordship of Jesus, Suffering
Suffering

Why Does God Allow Suffering? – Acts 14:19

November 24, 2020July 30, 2018

While we might not understand all the reasons we, and other godly people, suffer, we should continue to trust him, even while we are suffering.

Categories Acts, Devotional Tags Persecution, Suffering
obedience

The Cost of Obedience – Acts 5:29

April 2, 2021July 11, 2018

Before taking a stand for Christ, be sure of your obedience. Don’t confuse your own thoughts with his direction. And be willing to pay the price.

Categories Acts, Devotional Tags Faithfulness, Obedience, Rejoice, Suffering
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