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Suffering

The problem of evil

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

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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?

why do good people suffer

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

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

Job: a lesson about suffering

The Book of Job: A Lesson About Suffering

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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 was made perfect through his suffering

Hebrews: Made Perfect Through Suffering (2:10-13)

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

dark night of the soul

Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul

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The dark night of the soul. A time of anguish. How do you face it? Jesus faced it by turning to God and finding the strength to continue.

Answer to the Problem of Evil

A Partial Answer to the Problem of Evil

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Why is there evil? Could it be that an answer to the problem of evil is at least in part to make us long for something better?

suffering as a Christian

1 Peter: Suffering as a Christian (4:12-19)

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We should expect to suffer as Christians. Don't be surprised by it. If they persecuted our Lord, they will also persecute his follows. Rejoice in it.

imprisoned spirits

1 Peter: Imprisoned Spirits and Baptism (3:19-22)

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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 in your suffering

1 Peter: Revere Christ in Your Suffering (3:13-18)

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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.

responding to suffering

1 Peter: Responding To Suffering (2:18-25)

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We should expect to suffer for Christ if we are being faithful. In this passage, Peter tells us how to respond when suffering, following Christ's example.

I trust in you Lord

But I Trust In You Lord – Psalm 31:14-16

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What do you do when trouble presses in on you? Do you despair? Or do you follow David's example and trust in the Lord, looking for his deliverance?

A glorious and inexpressible joy

1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)

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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.