The Problem of Evil: Why Does God Allow Evil to Exist?
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?
Suffering
Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20
Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.
The Book of Job: A Lesson About Suffering
The book of Job is about suffering. Why do we suffer? God’s answer to Job is that it is often beyond our understanding.
Jesus: Made Perfect Through Suffering – Hebrews 2:10-13
Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect, as a savior, through his suffering on the cross. The perfect lamb sacrificed for us.
Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul in the Garden
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.
A Partial Answer to the The Problem of Evil
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?
Imprisoned Spirits and Baptism – 1 Peter 3:19-22
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.
Revere Christ as Lord, Even While Suffering – 1 Peter 3:13-18
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.
Why Does God Allow Suffering? – Acts 14:19
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.
The Cost of Obedience – Acts 5:29
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.