December 30, 2007

Why does a Loving God Allow Suffering?

Ken Verboncoeur

A. The Nature of Suffering

The Cause Genesis 3: 17 - 19
The Result Romans 5: 12
Justification Romans 4: 8
Sanctification Ephesians 4: 7
Ephesians 4: 11 - 13
B. We Serve a Loving God

1 John 4: 7 - 12

God has an eternal focus
Matthew 16: 26

C.
God Cares About, and Shares in Our Suffering

God gives mercy and grace
Hebrews 4: 14 - 14

God shares in our suffering
Isaiah 53: 3 - 12

D. His Ways are not Ours

Romans 11: 33 - 34