Podcasts about why god allows suffering

If God exists and is a God of love, why is there so much suffering in our world? Is He powerless to stop it? This challenge is often thrown up by atheists, agnostics, and also sincere individuals who simply struggle to understand. How can a loving God permit wars that kill, maim, and destroy property? Why diseases, famines, and other so-called natural disasters? Some smugly ask these questions in an attempt to dismiss God. Others sincerely look at the cruelty in the world and wonder, why? Why doesn't a loving God stop war, disease, natural disasters, and cruelty toward women and children? On this Tomorrow's World program, I'll give you three reasons why a loving God allows pain and suffering. Yes, there is great suffering found everywhere and you may personally be going through a painful trial, but our Creator IS a God of love, and that's why I'm offering a FREE resource that explains His great love for you and me. John 3:16 – Hidden Truths of the Golden Verse explains far more than most realize. Yes, John 3:16 explains God's love for mankind, despite the hardships we currently see, but within it are truths not generally understood, so be sure to have writing material available to take down our contact information so you can receive your free copy of John 3:16 – Hidden Truths of the Golden Verse. Now stay tuned as I will be back in 5 seconds and give you three reasons WHY a loving God allows such great suffering on this troubled planet.

This message originally delivered on November 16, 1997 PM.This is a short series of 6 topical messages that are collected together under the “Suffering Series” title.  The sub-title on a couple of the tapes is “Why God Allows Suffering & Pain in Our LIves” and “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”.  Some of the scriptures used are Psalm 32, 51, Matthew 5:3, etc.There is a new way to access all The Expository Word messages online, by book or by topic. Nothing has changed with where you are listening today, we are just adding a new place to access the messages, organized by the Book being taught. If you are interested, find the new website at www.ExpositoryWord.com and the entire catalog of messages are organized for you there. Everything else is just the same, and we are glad you are listening!

This message originally delivered on November 16, 1997 AM.This is a short series of 6 topical messages that are collected together under the “Suffering Series” title.  The sub-title on a couple of the tapes is “Why God Allows Suffering & Pain in Our LIves” and “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”.  Some of the scriptures used are Psalm 32, 51, Matthew 5:3, etc.

Why does God allow suffering? Have you ever asked that question? We're talking about it in our new series, Ever Wonder Why?ABOUT THIS MESSAGEHave you ever had a question so hard you wouldn't even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn't feel like you could share it—especially at church? Maybe it's time to ask the tough questions together in our new series, Ever Wonder Why?WE'RE OPENWe're continuing to monitor guidelines and best practices for gathering in a safe way. Learn more about everything we're doing to keep you safe and how you can help by using hand sanitizer, washing your hands often, and more: https://www.life.church/updatesFind a time and attend a service with us: http://www.life.church/locationsNEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.life.church/nextABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/life.churchTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifechurchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIGYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIdiIO-Y20hRW9niR0CA8AFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/craiggroeschel

Scripture Used: Isaiah 55:8-9, John 1:18, Colossians 1:13, John 3:16, Romans 8:18 Making Sense of Suffering∙ Evil is NOT evidence against God  ∙ Limited vision  ∙ Personal experience∙ Christian Responses to Suffering  ∙ God suffers with  ∙ God will redeem all suffering

Just FYI-- these 10-15 minute Bible studies will officially be scheduled for Wednesday-- with the exception of certain rare weeks where I need to post on a Tuesday. But anyways-- this episode will be a brief look at the suffering that Job experienced--- and the perspective that he hung onto during this time of pain. Perhaps you are going through a difficult trial right now. I hope and pray that this podcast will serve as an encouragement to you--- so that you stand strong, and hold onto your faith in the midst of difficulty. 

In part one, Brandon Duke laid out some of the important groundwork for thinking about how a good and powerful God might have a world capable of experiencing immense amounts of evil and suffering. In our conversation today, we’ll delve further into the idea of soul-making to explain why suffering like death, damage, decay, and Read more about 363 Why God Allows Suffering 2 (Brandon Duke)[…]

If God is so good and powerful, why is there so much evil in our world? Although you might retort, “It’s because humanity fell into sin and we are all suffering the consequences.” Such an answer merely pushes the question back one step, since God is the one who determined just how fallen our world Read more about 362 Why God Allows Suffering 1 (Brandon Duke)[…]

Why God Allows Suffering

We wonder why God didn’t answer our prayers, why God allows suffering, or why we can’t feel His presence. God may not meet all your expectations—but that’s good news! Find out why in a new series: I Want to Believe, But....

In this episode, we pick up the conversation where the last lecture in my Apologetics class left off.  We review six reasons the bible gives for suffering as well as how to face pain and hardship. By looking at Jesus and Paul, we see that God did not spare either of them from adversity.  Jesus Read more about Off Script 19: More on Why God Allows Suffering[…]

In this episode, we pick up the conversation where the last lecture in my Apologetics class left off.  We review six reasons the bible gives for suffering as well as how to face pain and hardship. By looking at Jesus and Paul, we see that God did not spare either of them from adversity.  Jesus Read more about Off Script 19: More on Why God Allows Suffering[…]

"Why do bad things happen to good people?" If God is all-good and all-powerful, then how can sin even exist and how can there be such evil and suffering in the world? This is perhaps the most common question people have about God and Christianity.

A new MP3 sermon from Beacon Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Why God Allows Suffering - 5 Subtitle: An Exposition of 1 Peter Speaker: Gregory N. Barkman Broadcaster: Beacon Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 10/28/2007 Bible: 1 Peter 1:6-7 Length: 47 min.